Program Manager

Role Description

This is a contract role for a Program Manager. The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing multiple projects within a program, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and driving successful outcomes. The Program Manager will collaborate with project managers, teams, and stakeholders to define program objectives, develop plans, allocate resources, and monitor progress.

Key responsibilities include overseeing the full program lifecycle from planning and execution to closure, managing interdependencies between projects, and ensuring that each project delivers on its objectives. The Program Manager will track program performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure projects stay on schedule, within budget, and meet quality standards. Additionally, the role involves regular communication with senior leadership and stakeholders, providing status updates, and making data-driven recommendations for improvements.

The Program Manager must be a strategic thinker with excellent leadership and organizational skills, capable of handling complex projects and driving the program toward successful delivery.

Qualifications

Program Management Expertise: Strong experience in managing and delivering complex programs, with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining focus on strategic objectives.

Leadership and Team Management: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, provide guidance and mentorship, and drive alignment across different stakeholders.

Project Management Skills: Deep understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall), with the ability to apply these methods across multiple projects within a program.

Risk and Issue Management: Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, as well as address issues as they arise, to ensure program success.

Budget and Resource Management: Experience managing program budgets, ensuring resource allocation is optimized, and tracking program expenses against financial goals.

Stakeholder Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

Change Management: Ability to drive change within the organization, managing program-related transitions and ensuring smooth implementation of new processes or systems.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Expertise in monitoring program performance through KPIs, creating detailed reports, and providing actionable insights to senior leadership.

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and provide solutions in a timely manner.

• Relevant Academic Qualifications: A degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred. Certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), PgMP (Program Management Professional), or similar certifications are highly desirable.