JOB SUMMARY :
The Program Manager Corporate P rogram M anagement O ffice (PMO) is a dynamic operational leader with a proven track record of driving business outcomes through the successful execution and delivery of corporate programs and projects.
With extensive experience in Corporate PMOs this leader excels in leveraging standardized program and project management practices processes and tools to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
The Program Manager has successfully managed multi- million-dollar programs for SaaS organizations collaborating across various functions such as product technology services sales marketing and other enterprise enablement areas. This role will lead multiple new product development s managing multiple teams large scale multi-year projects complete through to a full product launch.
Passionate about change the Program Manager is experienced in change management practices and serves as a change champion within the organization.
T he Program Manager demonstrates strong communication skills and the ability to adapt communication styles to suit different audiences. They excel in stakeholder management engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders from individual contributors to executives.
HOW WILL I MAKE AN IMPACT
- Drive Program and Project Success : Lead the delivery of business outcomes through successful execution and delivery of programs and projects across diverse functions including product technology services sales marketing and enterprise enablement.
- Enhance Efficiency and Effectiveness : Consistently apply D2Ls standard PMO practices processes and tools to optimize performance across the organization.
- Adaptable Methodologies : Utilize waterfall agile and hybrid practices as appropriate to ensure flexibility and responsiveness.
- Risk and Change Management : Proactively manage risks issues and changes to support teams and ensure successful program and project delivery.
- Transparent and Clear Communication : Provideregular updates and reports on program status risks and issues to senior management and open communication across teams senior leadership and C-level staff.
- Change Management Champion : Implement and advocate for D2Ls Change Management Framework to drive organizational transformation.
- Process Optimization : Apply systems thinking tofacilitateprocess design and optimization across D2L as needed.
- Contribute to Excellence : Support the development of a best-in-class program management office.
- Additional Responsibilitiesas Assigned.
People Leadership and Performance
Effectiveness : Demonstrate a passion for leadership effective teams fostering a high-performing culture.Mission Alignment : Connect program / project teams daily responsibilities to D2Ls mission by setting clear objectives and performance expectationsCross-Functional Collaboration : Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve corporate and team goals effectively managing relationships with other D2L teams.Drive Productivity and Accountability : Partner with peers and leaders to enhance productivity and efficiency holding the program team accountable for high-quality outcomes.WHAT YOULL BRING TO THE ROLE :
8 years of directly related work experience in a fast-paced global high-growth SaaS markets; education technology experience strongly preferred6 years of successful track record of leading teams to deliver complex corporate-wide programs and projects on-time with quality and aligned out business outcomesExperience leading clientco-development / collaborative / joint / shared / partnered developmentprojectsDemonstrated ability to independently translate strategy solution complex issues and drive for results through personal and team accountability while building strong organizational bridgesComfortable with working across Waterfall Agile and other methodologiesPlayer-coach mentalityPassionate about building a data-driven organizations and leveraging insights to drive decisionsProficient in common project and work management toolsOutstanding communications skills with great reputation for communicating highly complex ideas and concepts with simplicity power and emotional impactStrong business acumen and thrive in an organization that is simultaneously mission growth and business drivenDemonstrated success in building and leading high-performance teamsRecommended Education and Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent in Business Administration or relatedAgile Project Management and / or Change Management certification(s) a strong plus(i.e. PMP Six Sigma CSM SAFe Prosci)Required Experience :
Manager
Key Skills
Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1