Program Manager, BI Operations and Services

Company: SPECTRUM
Location: Stamford
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for managing one or more highly complex or enterprise-wide program(s) consisting of multiple projects. Ensures successful integration of several projects and adjusts project scope, timing, and budgets as needed, based on the needs of the business. This job requires extensive technical and project management experience.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience

Develops the program strategy, supporting business case and various high-level project plans

Ensures integration of projects and adjusts project scope, timing, and budgets as needed, based on the needs of the business; may also coordinate with multiple project managers to assemble overall program plan

Serves as a mentor to project managers and project leaders to educate and assist them with implementing project management processes and making improvement/changes

Accountable for the execution of established project management processes and methodologies to ensure delivery of project scope on time and within budget while meeting or exceeding quality standards and customer expectations

Accountable for plans and teamwork assignments, directing work efforts, reviewing integrated project plans, escalating and communicating resource needs, ensuring completion of quality reviews, and driving the resolution of issues as appropriate

Communicates with leadership and other stakeholders on program strategy, direction and changes

Responsible for delivering all projects contained in the project portfolio on time, within budget and meeting the strategic and business requirements

Responsible for tracking key project milestones and recommending adjustments to Project Managers

Partners with senior leadership of the business community to identify and prioritize opportunities to achieve the goals of the enterprise

Responsible for managing all aspects of the design, development and implementation of the program

Mentors a team of project managers and/or other project management staff


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills /Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Ability to work independently with no supervision and guidance
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner
Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
Ability to define key performance indicators/metrics
Ability to effectively analyze and interpret data
Ability to show judgement and initiative to accomplish job duties
Ability to document, prepare, and deliver data-driven presentations
Ability to communicate with all levels of management and company personnel
Ability to influence internal and external key stakeholders and build consensus
Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure
Ability to develop strong working relationships with peers and project members
Superb ability to oversee and manage large, complex, diverse and strategic projects that impact the organization as a whole
Excellent ability in implementing program and project plans and monitor progress, resource usage and quality
Advanced understanding and ability to manage complex program and project budgets
Advanced knowledge in conducting risk assessments and developing plans for eliminating or mitigating the risks identified

Related Work Experience Number of Years
Project Management experience 5+
IT or Engineering work experience 7+

Education, Certification & Licenses
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business administration or related field, or equivalent experience
Project Management certification or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum is strongly preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS
Office Environment





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