Project / Program Management Practitioner

: FORD Requirement - Order Number: 34180-15 L PA Chennai - Contract - Notice Period - Immediate / Serving up to 40 days Position No: 27607 Status: OPEN Position Title: Project / Program Management Practitioner Target Start Date: 01-JUL-2025 Original Duration: 364 Days Division Position Description: Standardize Program Management Practices: Champion and enforce consistent program management standards across the Data Platform & Engineering organization, promoting alignment, efficiency and transparency Collaborate and Align with Product Teams: Work closely with a team of program managers and multiple product line teams daily to implement the operating model and reporting standards Drive Process Adherence and Knowledge Capture: Drive adherence to program management processes, ensuring that all relevant artifacts are consistently captured and stored for future reference and auditability. End-to-End Application Understanding: Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Data Platform & Engineering organization landscape to proactively identify and address blockers, gaps, and dependencies in collaboration with the relevant teams. Facilitate Iteration and Quarterly Planning: Utilize Jira to effectively manage the iteration and quarterly planning process for multiple product teams, ensuring smooth execution and alignment with strategic goals. Maintain Data Integrity: Ensure that team commitments are accurately reflected in the program management tool (Jira), providing a single source of truth for project status and progress. Ensure Epic Quality: Validate that Epics are well-defined and that estimates are accurate, with continuous refinement as new requirements emerge, leading to more predictable delivery. Manage Scope, Risks, and Issues: Diligently enter and track scope changes, issues, and risks within Jira, adhering to program guidelines to ensure transparency and proactive mitigation. Resolve Billing Discrepancies: Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies identified by the finance team within Jira, ensuring accurate financial tracking and reporting. Skills Required Scrum (Software Development), Jira Skills Preferred N/A Experience Required 4 to 7 years of Prior project management / scrum master experience Experience Preferred 0 Education Required Bachelor's Degree Education Preferred Additional Safety Training/Licensing/Personal Protection Requirements: Additional Information Skills: program management,jira,teams,management,scrum (software development),project Show more Show less