Program Manager

Job Description

Program Manager Job Overview As professional development occurs, the Program Manager has to develop the ability to run increasingly complex projects. Projects may be executed in different delivery models such as Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid. The Program Manager should also develop an awareness of how business processes and frameworks might impact the project set-up and execution. Responsibilities and Duties 1. Use the Project Management Methods, Templates, Tools, Policies, Guidelines and Processes. 2. Establish and maintain professional relationship with the stakeholders across the globe. 3. Develop the assignments (including mission, deliverables, timing) in alignment with global requestors. 4. Carry out the work according to agreed scope, cost, time and quality. 5. Regularly communicate/report plans, assignments, results and deviations to the stakeholders. 6. Manage and distribute the work to the staff within the scope of the assignment description. 7. Setup project team, propose governance structure, and select/adapt project/delivery method (Waterfall, Agile SCRUM or Hybrid) and tools to the context of the project/delivery. 8. Ensure that the project/team delivers in accordance with the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) defined for the chosen delivery method. 9. Resolve conflicts / Make decisions within the framework decided by the Steering Committee considering various alternatives. 10. Plan and manage activities related to Change Management, communication, organizational changes, competence and training requirements. 11. Aim for early deliveries using the Minimal Viable Product principles and a reduced time to market implementation strategy, adding business value as a primary objective. 12. Delegate and motivate individuals within a distributed and multicultural project team. 13. Actively contribute in the development of peers by being supportive, providing advice and sharing experiences 14. Work in accordance with the organization processes, the Code of Conduct and the Org Values, Employer Value Propositions 15. Drive team towards Organization wanted positions and to achieve Org strategies Minimum qualifications 1. University degree in Engineering/technology and/or Business Administration 2. Strong Business acumen Leadership skills 3. Good understanding of Automotive services business and Exposure to Connected services 4. 10-years prior experience in software development; of which 5-years in project /program management of automotive services, cloud based or manufacturing based digital solutions 5. Exposure to Java script, AWS development is appreciated 6. Knowledgeable in current and future business trends, technology and markets 7. Able to execute in a global, matrix organization. Influencing skills is expected. 8. Face problems and act quickly and directly. Provide direct & actionable feedback 9. Able to handle ambiguities and hold things together during tough times 10. Able to consider multiple alternatives along with risks and opportunities before arriving at a decision 11. Able to build an effective team with a common objective and strong morale and spirit