Sr. Manager, R&D Project and Program Management

Manages people for product development programs or projects involving department or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of a product or computer-based system through the design process and into a finished state for both internal and external customers. Plans and directs resource schedules as well as project budgets. Monitors the product/program/project from initiation through delivery, interfacing with customer on technical matters. Organizes interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the product/program/project on schedule and within budget constraints. Assigns and monitors work of systems analysis and program staff, providing technical support and direction. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage group of senior project and program managers supporting various products and solutions in Pune center.
• Work with local leadership to implement any global R&D specific programs to ensure that local teams are conforming to the set standards and expectations.
• Participate in global project management community and contribute to various initiatives that are part of R&D, at times leading those initiatives based on available opportunities.
• Work with R&D Platform engineering and Global Solutions R&D program managers to make sure that horizontal projects, requirements are fulfilled by the local products and solutions teams.
• Own timely reporting that brings insights through information, escalations, risk handling activities at broader scale.
• Exercises independent judgment in project implementation.
• Develops, organizes, prioritizes, and assigns objectives and responsibilities consistent with department, division, and corporate goals.
• Communicates and represents departmental interests to staff, other departments, divisions, and various management levels as necessary.
• Advocates for the adoption of best practices and continuous improvement throughout the software lifecycle.
• Provides technical leadership as appropriate for projects; trains and directs activities of project staff.
• Organizes and prioritizes group projects in light of department, division, and corporate goals; directs staff accordingly.
• Works directly on technical aspects of projects as needs dictate and time permits in order to achieve assigned goals.
• Encourages and fosters individual professional growth, as well as teamwork among project staff.
• Performs quarterly and annual bonus and performance reviews for staff; interviews and hires new employees as required.
• Manages aspects of the department including teamwork, performance management, feedback, and professional growth through collaboration with SAS human resources, SAS education and executive leadership.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction across a department or unit regarding standards, trends, best practices and overall direction and objectives.
• Recommends modifications to operating procedures. Assumes overall responsibility for projects in designated areas in terms of functionality, efficiency, and timeliness.
• Exercises independent judgment in project development, implementation, and support.
• Proactively collaborates with senior management as needed with complex or complicated decisions or projects.
• Functions as an advisor to employees regarding tasks, projects and operations. May participate on or lead cross-divisional teams for specific corporate initiatives. May manage subordinate manager

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Technical competence in programming languages, operating systems, utilities, editors, and services for assigned functional area.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good organizational and leadership abilities
• Ability to develop creative solutions to complex technical problems
• Strong decision-making ability

Education

• Bachelors degree in a quantitative field, preferably in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Experience
  Typically requires a minimum of twelve years of technical experience in assigned area. Five years of experience in a leadership role including two years of formal supervisory or management experience.