Program Manager

As the Program Excellence Manager at the organization, your role is crucial in achieving operational efficiency goals by implementing a structured program & project management approach within the company. Your responsibilities include establishing governance structures, overseeing strategic initiatives, managing program execution, defining project scope, managing risks, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and developing stakeholder communication plans. Key Responsibilities: - Establish governance structures for internal and external programs, clarifying roles, responsibilities, and reporting standards. - Act as a strategic advisor for high-impact initiatives, incorporating best practices and continuous improvement methodologies. - Design and implement standardized project management frameworks, tools, and methodologies tailored to the organization's needs. - Oversee the management and execution of strategic initiatives, ensuring projects remain on track and deliver expected outcomes. - Define and validate project scope, monitor scope changes effectively, and support change management across impacted teams. - Proactively identify and analyze project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and integrate risk management into project planning. - Facilitate collaboration among cross-functional teams, act as a liaison between departments, and support other team members as needed to achieve common objectives. - Create and maintain comprehensive stakeholder communication plans, facilitating regular updates and engagement sessions to ensure transparency and alignment with organizational priorities. Qualifications Required: - Proven experience in program and project management, with a focus on strategic governance and oversight. - Strong understanding of project management frameworks, tools, and methodologies, tailored to organizational needs. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive collaboration across departments. - Knowledge of risk management practices, including identifying, analyzing, and mitigating project risks. - Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment and coordinate among various departments to achieve common objectives. Please note that this role is not a Delivery role and requires coordination among various Departments.,