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Sr. Program Manager (Remote)

The Panther Group

Boston, MA(remote)

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Administration, Change Management, Coaching, Communication Skills, Conferences, Conflict Resolution, Delivery Management, Forecasting, Interpersonal Skills, Investment Management, JAM (JYACC Application Manager), Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Matrix Management, Mentoring, Microsoft Project, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Program Planning, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Resource Management, Retail, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Strategic Planning, Vendor/Supplier Management
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago
We are hiring a Senior Program Manager for our large retail client.  This is a remote role. 

The person hired for this role will be accountable for a large program or group of interdependent programs that are relatively medium to high complexity. Focuses on leading program planning efforts and manages the integration, implementation, reporting, and performance of the overall program or group of programs to ensure the successful delivery of defined value and outcomes. Leads the coordination and management activities with business partners. Each complex program requires extensive cross team organization, collaboration and creative problem-solving skills Acts as a mentor and coach to program managers.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Plan and manage the delivery of projects within an area of professional expertise, using an appropriate project management methodology to give assurance that intended outcomes are achieved.
  • Communicate the action plan; explain how this relates to the function's strategy and action plan, and the broader organization's mission and vision; motivate people to achieve local business goals.
  • Develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans for projects to identify relevant stakeholders, to develop positive stakeholder relationships, and to ensure that each stakeholder has an appropriate share of voice.
  • Interpret the business need and identify solution recommendations to business problems at a business unit level. Lead the improvement efforts that are within span of control at this level.
  • Define the execution plan to disseminate innovative capabilities across the businesses, helping people develop these competencies and enabling them to innovate through solutions such as idea generation platforms, jam sessions, and hackathons.
  • Manage substantial workstreams within a transformational change program, ensuring integration with related projects; use structured change management methodologies to build acceptance of change and to embed desired culture and behaviors.
  • Manage identification of risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints associated with one or more programs or initiatives, escalating these where appropriate. Where necessary, develop, agree on, and implement solutions to overcome these.
  • Develop own and more junior team member capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
  • Lead the production of and approve program plans, ensuring that all activities are identified, are appropriately organized to deliver program objectives, comply with the organization's program management framework, and comply with the organization's wider governance structure and processes.
  • Manage the program review process; provide stakeholders with accurate and relevant information and key recommendations at agreed review points to enable them to evaluate progress and agree on change.
  • Negotiate and manage deployment of program/portfolio resources and budgets, providing forecasts and presenting variances with narrative at appropriate review points to ensure effective utilization.
  • Leads one or more large program teams (or multiple small to medium teams); defines the program vision and communicates the outcomes needed along with guidance to achieve outcome, coordinates team actions across program activities; coordinates flow of additional team members on and off the team as needed; and builds the capability of the team through training, coaching and mentoring.
  • Ensure that roles and responsibilities are clearly defined within area of responsibility and ensure compliance with the organization's wider program and/or portfolio management decision-making structures and processes.
  • Plan and manage budget for assigned programs.

QUALIFICATIONS 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, Project Management, or related field is preferred
  • Requires a minimum of 7 years related work experience, with at least 5 years of experience in a project management role 
  • An analytical and strategic mindset capable of understanding the broader picture and resolving complex issues
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with various stakeholders at all organizational levels
  • Expanded conceptual understanding and practical expertise in project/program management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Asana, Monday.com). 
  • Expanded conceptual understanding and practical expertise of project management techniques and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence, inspire, and motivate teams
  • Strong capability to manage and resolve conflicts within teams
  • Experience managing resources in a matrix organization 
  • Experience in vendor management preferred 
  • PMP Certification desired
  • Scrum Certification desired

Pay $60 - $65 / hour depending on experience

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About the Company

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The Panther Group

The Panther Group is minority owned and certified, making diversity, equity and inclusion core components of our mission.

With our commitment to respecting and empowering our employees as individuals, diversity is a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

The Panther Group has a proven track record of connecting quality talent with the right position. We believe in a hands-on approach, with a focus on building lasting relationships with our Employees and our Clients. Our Employees find flexibility and growth to reach their career goals.

The Panther Group celebrates 25 years of recruitment and workforce solutions expertise. 

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1992
WEBSITE
http://thepanthergrp.com

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