Candidates must be somewhat flexible with working hours; there are some early morning calls/meetings, so 7 am - 4 pm may be the schedule some days, and 8 am - 5 pm might be the schedule other days. Variable; candidate should be able to shift as needed.
10 years' experience required
Degree not necessarily required if candidate has additional work experience in lieu of
CRM, Agile certification would be nice to have but not necessary
Technical program management is key here - candidates with that specific type of experience will be prioritized
Previous Nike experience is also highly desirable
Previous JIRA and Confluence experience preferred
Must be Microsoft Suite proficient
Soft skills desired: ability to be curious; not afraid to ask questions, reach out to people for help; respectful to teammates
Data engineering program management also a huge plus
This is a high priority req, so time to submit will be considered along with quality of candidate
Job Description:
The nature of the work is focused on defining tools and processes to support overall organizational excellence in program/project management and process definition. Vision and Strategy: Develops vision, strategy and deliverables of the large international Program. Ensures program is aligned with business strategies and budgets. Owns the business case for the Program, establishes and maintains cross functional and regional coordination. Organization, Planning and Execution: Maintains ultimate responsibility regarding program objectives operating within financial and resource constraints; Manages project dependencies within the program and builds the program team. Ensures vendor contracts, relationships, performance, and communications are well managed. Project Management Support: Ensures proper Project Management staffing for all projects within the program; helps develop project objectives and project scope. Act as an escalation point for project issues that impact projects' cost, schedule and / or performance. Chairs program steering committee meetings.
Typically requires a Bachelors Degree and minimum of 10 years directly relevant experience; experience should include comprehensive experience as a business/process leader or industry expert Note: One of the following alternatives may be accepted: - PhD or Law + 8 yrs; Masters + 9 yrs; Associates degree + 11 yrs; High School + 12 yrs.