Project Program Advisor

Job Description

Roles & Responisibilities of this position : Individuals have a deep understanding of their own subject area and a broad understanding of related subject areas. They handle diverse issues and lead projects that contribute to the company's success. Manages a broad, complex portfolio of projects. Projects will have large teams and will be globally dispersed, both with IT and business team members. The projects and programs usually have global impact and have complex business and technical challenges. Defines program value proposition, work plan, resource needs, timeline and budget for global programs. Viewed internally as a project management expert. Monitors project performance in the Project Reporting System. Conducts project management (PM) Metrics and Practices Reviews. Facilitates Peer Project Reviews and Management Project Reviews. Supports PM Help Desk. Manages multiple simple or standard projects or at least one larger, more complex project. In addition to regular project communications, responsible to prepare, present, and distribute project information to both internal and external stakeholders; may be asked to represent the organization to clients, the public, or government. Contributes to the area through delivery of end results and contribution to planning for the area. Provides thought leadership, guidance and advice in own field. Works across the organization to effectively obtain and allocate resources to complete programs and projects on time. Adapts communication techniques for audiences at multiple internal and external levels. Presents facts and information to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions. Delegates clearly and comfortably. Cultivates, develops and manages strong, lasting client relationships at senior management level. May manage vendor relationships. Typical Years of Experience: Typically requires 8-10 years relevant experience. Minimum Education & Certifications: Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Graduate degree preferred Exceptional understanding of IT project management principles and techniques. Exceptional expert proficiency in the specific tools that are available and required as part of the company’s project management information system. Exceptional ability to identify, develop and quantify any required corrective action plans. Exceptional ability to ensure that effective project controls are in place to monitor project or program performance. Exceptional capability at providing effective performance reporting for the client and company in order to monitor the progress of the project. Exceptional facilitation and communication skills. Exceptional ability to lead global project teams of large scope and high complexity. Location: India – Remote worker.