The program manager is accountable for ensuring successful completion of projects, on-time, within budget, and error-free. The principal responsibility of the Program Manager is to manage the planning and execution of various project deliverables. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the project charter, communications, metrics, reporting, and the overall program plan (highlighting dependencies between various projects under the same program) and budget.
The Program Manager will:
Use knowledge of cloud based Platforms and digital processes and business acumen to guide cross-functional teams in the execution of projects.
Manage multiple projects concurrently.
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of CLIENT Inc.; its products and services; its internal systems, processes, and procedures; and its relevant external influences (competitors, laws and regulations, market conditions, etc.) to meet or exceed customer expectations.
Serve as the principal communicator with clients and internal stakeholders regarding project status.
Identify and manage risks and issues
Define program scope with program success indicators to reap benefits of the program within a defined timeframe.
Use Agile or Waterfall program management methodology as relevant to the program execution. Follow latest industry execution practices and processes (e.g, DevOps, Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery) for highest velocity and innovation.
Prioritize program requirements working with Product Owner or other o stakeholders.
Write communication plan and stakeholder management plan for the program. Develop stakeholder register, analyze positive and negative stakeholders, and manage the expectation of stakeholders across the program.
Provide regularly update to Business stakeholders and consumers of program deliverables.
Create and manage dependencies across all active projects. Collaborate across the program to leverage diverse thoughts and ideas.
Log and review program risks with stakeholders and take timely action to mitigate or eliminate risks.
Evaluate team members of the program organization and look to add required resources or train resources to improve IT skills for the benefit of the digital program.
Mentor project managers for success delivery of the program.
Create rough order of magnitude of program budget, track actuals, and do quarterly forecast of spend throughout the life of the program.
Radiate program status using a visual tool. Document all program related artifacts including lessons learned, on an easily accessible and shared environment.
Be an advocate of the digital program and market it for a successful adoption.
Required Technical Skills:
7+ years exp with Agile Project management
Technical education/ background in developmental engineering management.
Knowledge of MS Azure DevOps
Experience managing software development projects/programs focused on programs in large matrix organizations.
Desired:
Scrum master certifications
Familiarity with Application Development life cycle
Familiarity with manual and automation techniques for system testing
AWS Cloud certifications