1. General
- Job Title: Non-IT Program
Manager
- Type: Contract
- Level: Mid-Level
- Location: Remote
- Workplace: Remote
- Duration: ASAP to June 30th,
2024, with strong potential for extension.
2. About the job
- How would you drive continuous
planning for a 500-person organization to align with strategic objectives?
- How do you ensure seamless
coordination across projects and teams through effective dependency management?
- How do you facilitate
communication and collaboration between different departments to ensure
effective planning?
- How do you identify
opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness?
- How do you integrate industry
best practices into planning processes?
Do such questions intrigue you?
3. Summary of the opportunity
- Client Overview: Our client is a
leading organization in the technology industry, focused on Skilling business
operations.
- Role Summary: As a Non-IT
Program Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a
planning process that drives continuous planning for a 500-person organization.
Your role will be crucial in aligning investments with organizational objectives
and driving collaboration across teams and departments.
4. What are the key
responsibilities?
- Continuous Planning
- Implement and drive continuous planning process for a 500-person
organization.
- Update and manage unified intake process for project and initiative
proposals.
- Develop and maintain a prioritization framework to ensure alignment
with strategic objectives.
- Update and manage unified intake process for proposed work.
- Define and utilize planning dashboards to provide visibility into
incoming requests and committed plan.
- Dependency Management
- Establish and manage a dependency management process for seamless
coordination across projects and teams.
- Develop a change request process to handle modifications to plans and
initiatives efficiently.
- Collaboration and Communication
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between different
departments to ensure alignment and effective planning.
- Work closely with Portfolio Management + Operations team to
communicate plans and progress.
- Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes
to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and integrate relevant
practices into processes.
5. What experience are we
looking for to drive success?
- MUST-Have Skills and
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or related
field.
- Proven experience in implementing and managing planning processes and
prioritization frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in
strategic planning, resource allocation, and change management.
- Proficiency in project management and reporting tools such as Azure
DevOps/JIRA, Asana, Microsoft Project, Planner, and PowerBI/Tableau.
- Preferred Skills and
Qualifications:
- PMI or PMP certification.
- 8-10 years of experience in program management and technical
knowledge.
6. So calling all top
performers
- Exciting Opportunity: This role
presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and
initiatives while honing your skills in communications and program management
within a dynamic corporate environment.
- Competitive Compensation:
Competitive hourly rate offered.
- Application Process: To apply
for this role, please apply online or email your resume, highlighting your
relevant experience and qualifications. Please ensure that your application
provides accurate information.
- About this posting: This
description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work
performed by employees within this position. The actual duties,
responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment.
- Equal Employment Opportunity: We
are committed to diversity and inclusion, have a non-discrimination policy,
encourage diverse candidates, and provide accessibility and accommodation.
In conclusion: Don't miss out on
this exciting opportunity to join our team and make a meaningful impact! Apply
today! Please feel free to drop in your
resume at [email protected]
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