Program Manager (10-13 yrs)

Responsibilities :

- Formulate, organize and monitor inter-connected projects

- Decide on suitable strategies and objectives

- Coordinate cross-project activities

- Lead and evaluate project managers and other staff

- Develop and control deadlines, budgets and activities

- Apply change, risk and resource management

- Assume responsibility for the program's people and vendors

- Assess program performance and aim to maximize ROI

- Resolve projects' higher scope issues

- Prepare reports for program directors

Requirements and skills :

- Proven experience as a Program Manager or other managerial position

- Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods

- Excellent Knowledge of performance evaluation and change management principles

- Excellent knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of program/project management software (Basecamp, MS Project etc.) is a strong advantage

- Outstanding leadership and organizational skills

- Excellent communication skills

- Excellent problem-solving ability

- Make a program management plan

- Ensure projects and programs are aligned with the strategic plan of the organization

- Define the program controls, or the processes, procedures, reporting, etc., to manage the program

- Plan the overall program and monitor progress to ensure that milestones are being met across various projects and programs

- Make the program budget

- Manage the risks and issues that might arise throughout the program life cycle and take measures to correct them when they occur

- Coordinate the projects and their interdependencies between the various projects and programs in the program

- Manage and use resources across the various projects in the program

- Manage stakeholders who are involved in the program

Program Manager Qualifications and Skills :

- Must have strong project management experience with large and complex projects

- Must have a broad knowledge of project management methodologies

- The ability to understand the wider objectives of the program, such as business and strategic goals

- The ability to work with a wide range of individuals

- Strong leadership and managerial skills with appropriate experience

- Strong knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures

- Program Manager Education and Certifications

- Certification in Project Management (CAPM)

- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

- Program Management Professional (PgMP)

- Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)

- Agile Certified Practitioner and more