SDL_Project & Program Management

Position Summary

This position will have direct responsibility, as a Program Project Management representative, for the day- to -day program management of strategic programs ensuring operational excellence through the identification, prioritization, and implementation of projects / programs that meet strategic, tactical, market, and customer demands. Identifies and resolves project interdependencies, overlaps and integration concerns across the portfolio. Develops and implements a consistently deployed approach to multi-disciplinary project management. Drive change management and manage changes including changes to business processes, systems and technology, job roles and organization structures

Job Responsibilities

• Lead multiple high-priority programs that include various overlapping phases and moderate to large size teams
• Translate the Business Sponsors mandate into defined Business objectives and Program goals.
• Proactive engagement of internal and external business partners to lead ad develop innovative approach to improving the content and quality of the business project management methodology
• Understand and govern Project Life Cycle and deliverables
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
• Manage project budget and timelines to meet speed and cost to market objectives.
• Lead collaboration with Business and Technology to define and deliver solutions in a timely and efficient manner.
• Create business presentations and slides for Senior management
• Manage small/large cross functional teams, anticipate staffing needs, acquire talent for the future, and manage attrition.
• Provide regular coaching and feedback to team members to enable them to improve their performance, to raise individual and organizational capabilities

Education, Technical Skills & Other Critical Requirement

Education

Graduates or Post-Graduates with strong communication skills

Experience

• Overall 10+ years of work experience with 8-10 years of relevant experience in PPM function
• 7+ years of supervisory experience will be preferred in case of a team manager role

Technical Skills

• Independently lead project/program
• Ability to lead project team members that spans multiple functions and areas.
• Experience in creating and delivering Business presentations
• Must be able to facilitate large groups, conduct effective meetings, enforce accountability, and drive issue resolution.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills required, with the ability to establish strong relationships at all levels of management.
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities required.
• Candidate must thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Quick learner with analytical bend of mind and eye for details
• Teamwork/ Managing Self / Adaptability to change
• Ability to work successfully in production driven environment
• Should be good in excel reporting (knowledge of graphs, pivots, macros, VLOOKUP, etc. is an advantage)
• Excellent documentation skills example- creating SOPs, process maps etc.
• Interpersonal communication and influencing skills
• Prioritization and time management skills
• Exhibit use of sound business judgment
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency, as appropriate
• Ability to find creative and innovative solutions to business problems
• Effectively manage research/resolution/follow-ups for closure of open items
• Build relationship with Onshore Management to ensure a one-team approach”

Other Critical Requirements (licenses, certifications, specialized training – if required)

• Should be proficient in MSP tool, Excel & PowerPoint
• Project management certifications are preferred