This position is responsible for managing one or more highly complex enterprise-wide program(s) consisting of multiple projects; being accountable for end-to-end delivery of a complex program, including managing the cost/ budget, schedule & dependencies, resources, scope, quality and risks. This position is responsible for driving deliverables and activities with Business Relationship Managers, business Leadership, External Vendors and IT Project Managers by removing barriers, escalating risks/issues, building consensus, and driving decisions, as well as tracking key program milestones and recommending adjustments to IT leadership and the program team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Drives consolidation and manages multiple work streams into one cohesive program • Effectively communicates program issues, their remediation and status to program stakeholders and upper management • Provides support for program planning, execution, tracking, communications and reporting for multiple high priority cross-functional projects • Reviews high-level deliverables across multiple projects • Provides a program level RACI and Organization chart for the Program • Manages time, budget and scope across multiple projects; uses appropriate techniques to manage changes in scope, schedule and costs • Tracks issues and risks at the program level • Integrates financial data for multiple projects • Ensures defects affecting the success of the program are tracked & managed to resolution. • Conducts and documents lessons learned
Related Experience/Requirements: • Must possess a minimum of 7-10 years of experience in relevant experience • Prior experience in applying proven project management methodologies to large mission critical projects • Prior experience with supply chain or manufacturing systems - preferred • Prior experience in a PMO and use of Project Portfolio Management tool like MS Project Online - preferred. • Prior experience in applying proven project management methodologies to large mission critical projects • Extensive experience in project delivery and working in complex programs • Demonstrated experience employing established project methodologies - agile, waterfall • Strong communication skills - collaboration, facilitation, verbal & written skills required