Technical Program Manager

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Program Manager Corporate Technology Strategy, where you'll play a pivotal role in driving the execution of our technology strategy by leading the Corporate Functions PMO Technology Enablement program.

As a key collaborator, you may also help lead other complex, high-impact programs across the organization.
In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing cross-functional teams and managing multiple, large-scale initiatives from concept to completion.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving successful program execution, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, and delivering measurable business results. You will work closely with executive leadership, stakeholders, and project teams to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of key programs. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we invite you to be part of our journey towards excellence.

The immediate opportunity is to provide program management, stakeholder management and oversight for a complex initiative involving multiple projects aimed at migrating project management capabilities away from the Smartsheet platform to new streamlined capabilities in MS Project, MS Planner and Clarity PPM. Additional non-project management capabilities will be migrated to other platforms as part of this effort.

The Impact: Program Leadership: Lead and manage end-to-end program execution, ensuring that all initiatives are aligned with business goals, timelines, and budgets.
Strategic Planning: Define program objectives, scope, and deliverables, and create detailed roadmaps for successful implementation.
Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across departments, ensuring clear communication and alignment of program goals and progress.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with various teams, including product management, engineering, operations, marketing, and finance, to ensure seamless integration and execution of program activities.
Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to program success, proactively addressing issues that may impact timelines, scope, or quality.
Resource Allocation: Ensure proper allocation of resources, including personnel, budget, and tools, to support program execution.
Program Governance: Establish and maintain program governance processes, including regular status reporting, steering committees, and escalation procedures.
Performance Monitoring: Track and report on program performance, including progress against milestones, budget adherence, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Adjust plans as needed to meet evolving business requirements.
Change Management: Lead organizational change management initiatives associated with program implementations, ensuring successful adoption by all stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program management processes and methodologies.
Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in program or project management, with a focus on large-scale, cross-functional programs.
• Proven experience standing up and leading large programs in fast-paced, dynamic environments, ideally within technology, finance, or other complex industries.
• Experience with financial management, including budgeting and cost tracking.
• Experience with change management processes and methodologies.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in project and program management tools, especially Microsoft Project (desktop & web), Microsoft Planner & Jira
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Awareness of / familiarity with the Smartsheet and Clarity PPM platforms and the capabilities they support

Certifications: PMP, PgMP, or similar program management certification is preferred.
Soft Skills:

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to influence and motivate teams without direct authority.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or a related field; Master s degree or MBA is preferred.

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Employee Benefits
At LanceSoft, full-time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week or more are entitled to the following benefits -

Four options of Medical Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
401k Contributions
Critical Illness Insurance
Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Other Employee Perks