Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the management of several interconnected projects aimed at achieving a unified business goal.

• Collaborate with business leaders to conceptualize, define, initiate, and strategically plan company initiatives.

• Create program roadmaps and implementation strategies.

• Set up and oversee program governance frameworks.

• Manage communications with stakeholders, sponsors, project managers, and program teams.

• Conduct program risk management and escalate issues as necessary.

• Coordinate and track scheduling, financial, and technical performance metrics.

• Execute master resource planning and optimize resource distribution across projects.

• Facilitate cost-benefit analyses and the development of ROI.

• Prepare budgets, financial forecasts, and projected ROI.

• Assist in negotiating contracts and changes, and coordinate proposals, plans, specifications, and financial terms.

• Ensure compliance with master plans and timelines while facilitating solutions to program challenges.

• Direct the efforts of project team members from various departments.

• Guarantee that projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and achieve the desired business outcomes and value.

• Provide guidance to program teams on projects, tasks, and operations.

• Foster effective matrixed teams and inspire a shared vision for the program.

• Communicate roles and expectations clearly to project managers.

• Mentor matrixed project managers and offer performance feedback to team leaders.

• Create and present presentations, status updates, and other relevant information tailored to the audience.

• Secure stakeholder backing to lead and implement changes for successful program execution.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a similar field, or equivalent professional experience.

• At least 6 years of experience in project management/program management, overseeing large and complex projects.

• Minimum of 6 years of experience with project management methodologies, concepts, practices, procedures, tools, and/or software applications.

• Extensive experience and judgment in planning and achieving objectives.

• Ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics and manage various stakeholders effectively.

• Strong leadership capabilities to coordinate and motivate project teams.

• Financial management skills to oversee budgets across multiple projects while meeting ROI, timing, and budgetary requirements.

• Ability to achieve results through informal authority and act as a consultant to business partners.

• Proven track record in managing program-level risks and issues.

• Capability to elicit cooperation from senior management and other departments.

• Demonstrated decision-making skills with a balanced approach to business considerations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical abilities.

• Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills.

• Strategic competencies in visioning, program planning, and forecasting.

• Willingness to travel as necessary, estimated at 10%.

• Discretion and independent judgment in executing job responsibilities.

• For remote or hybrid positions, a high level of engagement in virtual settings, including maintaining camera presence during meetings.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligible bonuses and commissions may be part of the overall compensation package.

• VSP Vision benefits are accessible.

• Opportunity for remote work arrangements.

• Global family/team environment.

• Workplace focused on collaboration and inclusion.

• Supportive environment for career advancement.