Job Title |
Program Manager |
Location |
Cary, NC |
Visa |
Any |
Experience |
5-7 Years |
Job Description:
3 program manager (Non
Technical but core Program management skill on IT programs).
Only local candidate and those who are willing to re-locate
without need of work status amendment and change.
URGENT
POSITION
PRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively drive
and own accountability for the delivery of program business case and
outcomes.
·
Manage program execution, inter dependencies & incremental
benefits delivery through projects/sub-programs
· Develop and
continuously validate financial forecasts; provide ongoing reconciliation of
resources and other project expenditures
· Measure
benefits delivered by the program at phase gates and conclusions of
projects/sub-programs; report on program performance metrics through
execution scorecard or other form of benefits measurement
· Continually
monitor and control projects/sub-programs (scope, schedule, resources, and
budget)
·
Manage program risks and mitigation or contingency plans.
Identify program impediments and address them with appropriate
urgency and escalation. Lead cross-functional meetings and foster teamwork;
drive escalation and resolution of issues
· Lead diverse
teams of multiple skill sets to deliver integrated solutions that achieve
measurable business results. Provide expectations of delivery and requirements,
yielding consistent results.
· Ensure
that program activities comply with all relevant methodologies and
process standards
· Define and
update - performance and reporting management plan, collect and reviews status,
create program status reports and explain variances.
· Provide
steady leadership in the face of uncertainty, change, and aggressive deadlines
common to a rapidly growing company with an evolving business model
· Assist in
the development and implementation of assigned program
· Serve as
advisor, including maintaining a collaborative working relationship with
leadership/stakeholders and provide expert guidance in the understanding and
deployment of PMO CoE methodology and standard practices
KEY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
· Leadership
competencies, including but not limited to stakeholder management, C level
reporting. Strong communication and leadership skills
· Proven
ability to manage scope, schedule, resources and budget across interdependent
projects
· Energetic,
enthusiastic and effective communicator across verbal, written and presentation
formats
· Proven
ability to work and lead in a team based environment, providing matrixed
oversight of Project Managers assigned to related initiatives
under Program
· Core IT and
PM competencies - needs to have knowledge of software delivery lifecycle and PM
methodologies (Agile and Waterfall).
· Life
insurance industry experience required (unless specified otherwise)
· Business
domain knowledge preferred (unless specified otherwise)
· Technology
domain knowledge preferred (unless specified otherwise)
· Agile
(specifically Scrum) experience (nice to have unless specified as a hard
requirement)
· Fluid acumen
in product knowledge, insurance or investments (preferred).
· Proficient
in MS office (MS project, word, excel and etc.
· Knowledge of
PPM systems (Clarity and etc)
IT
IT
Cary
Mandatory Skills : MS Office Agile
Nice to Have : Strong communication and leadership skills
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