About the job: Project Manager/ Program Manager Role: Program Manager
Required Technical Skills: Excellent communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Ability to build trusting relationships with all key stakeholders, including business representatives, program management, project team members, and third-party vendors. Ability to confidently lead workshops or individual meetings to allow the program to be planned successfully. Ability to represent the program in key operational forums to assist in gaining approval for change windows. A "here's what I need to succeed" mindset versus "here is a problem" mindset. A highly organized and detail-oriented approach. Ability to structure work and relationships between tasks utilizing mind maps or other tools. High level of proficiency in developing and maintaining a detailed WBS and project schedule. Ability to integrate schedules and inputs from third parties. Excellent presentation and reporting skills. Relevant PRINCE2 or PMP certification preferred. Desired Competencies (Technical/Behavioral Competency): Must have experience managing projects from initiation to completion. Must have scheduled multiple complex projects concurrently. Must be accustomed to scheduling within an outsourced multi-supplier environment. Must demonstrate the ability to set up the schedule and constructs from inception to build out the schedule. Track record in presenting program progress, planned activities, and the overall schedule in various IT and business forums. Good-to-Have: Functional understanding of Power Transmission and Distribution. Customer interactions and working in a multi-vendor environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to write procedures, guidelines, and O&M documentation. Responsibilities / Expectations from the Role: Formulate, organize, and monitor interconnected projects. Decide on suitable strategies and objectives. Coordinate cross-project activities. Lead and evaluate project managers and other staff. Develop and control deadlines, budgets, and activities. Apply change, risk, and resource management. Assume responsibility for the program's people and vendors. Assess program performance and aim to maximize ROI. Resolve projects' higher scope issues. Prepare reports for program directors. #J-18808-Ljbffr