Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, initiation, execution, monitoring, control, and closure of complex, multi-faceted programs and projects.
• Develop and maintain program plans, project schedules, and budget forecasts, and ensure that they are aligned with overall organizational goals and objectives.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and sponsor organizations, including executive management, team members, vendors, and external partners.
• Manage a cross-functional team of resources, including project managers, business analysts, technical analysts, developers, and QA testers.
• Facilitate project team meetings, track progress against project goals, and communicate project status to stakeholders and senior management.
• Develop and implement program management methodologies and tools that promote efficiency, collaboration, and accountability.
• Identify risks and issues related to the program and manage them proactively and develop contingency plans to mitigate potential impacts.
• Ensure that all project deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation and encourage team members to share ideas and best practices to improve program delivery.

Skills

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field
• At least 10-15 years of experience in program or project management, preferably in a technology or software development environment
• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, including experience with project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and motivate teams towards a common goal
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, forecasting costs, and reporting on financials
• PMP or other relevant certification preferred