Program Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Program Manager to oversee and manage multiple strategic projects within our organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams, ensuring the successful delivery of software solutions, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships throughout the software development lifecycle. This role requires exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to drive initiatives in an agile environment while managing the integration of various technologies and development methodologies. The Program Manager will play a key role in aligning project goals with organizational strategy, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Planning and Strategy:

• Develop and manage comprehensive program plans that align with business objectives and project requirements.

• Define the program scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Establish program timelines, milestones, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Anticipate and mitigate potential risks that may impact program delivery.

• Project Management:

• Lead multiple software development projects simultaneously, ensuring each one meets quality, scope, and timeline objectives.

• Work closely with development teams to ensure that project plans are implemented effectively and align with agile methodologies.

• Coordinate and manage cross-functional teams including development, QA, operations, product management, and other key stakeholders.

• Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for program stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and alignment.

• Provide regular program status updates, including progress, risks, issues, and dependencies.

• Build strong relationships with business leaders, technical teams, and external partners.

• Resource and Budget Management:

• Ensure resource allocation across projects and monitor the utilization of internal and external resources.

• Work with finance and operations teams to track and manage program budgets, ensuring cost-efficiency and value delivery.

• Risk and Issue Management:

• Identify, assess, and track risks throughout the program lifecycle, taking proactive measures to resolve issues.

• Drive issue resolution and manage escalations with appropriate internal and external stakeholders.

• Process Improvement and Best Practices:

• Continuously evaluate and improve program management processes and methodologies.

• Encourage the adoption of best practices in software development, project delivery, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Agile and Scrum Support:

• Lead or support the adoption of agile methodologies across teams, including Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid approaches.

• Support Scrum Masters and Product Owners to ensure that teams are delivering effectively within agile frameworks.

• Ensure that program deliverables are in line with agile principles and provide guidance when necessary.

• Reporting and Documentation:

• Develop comprehensive reporting dashboards to track program progress, milestones, and financials.

• Ensure that proper documentation is maintained for all phases of the program, including planning, execution, and post-delivery reviews.

Qualifications

• Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.

• PMP (Project Management Professional) or similar project management certification is a plus.

• Agile certifications (e.g., Scrum Master, PMI-ACP) are highly desirable.

• Experience:

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in program or project management, with a focus on software development or IT services.

• Proven experience managing complex software development programs in an agile environment.
• Strong track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving business-critical projects to successful completion.
• Familiarity with industry-standard project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, MS Project, Asana).

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