Program Manager, Global Sales Organization

VSP

201d • $84,000 - $141,750

About The Position

Coordinate the management of multiple related projects directed toward a common business objective. Partner with business leaders to envision, define, and initiate programs. Provide direction and guidance to project managers to monitor cost, schedule, and technical performance of component projects and operations, while working to ensure the ultimate success of the program. Partner with business leaders in envisioning and strategic planning efforts for company programs. Develop a program road map/implementation plan. Establish and manage the governance structure for the program. Manage program communications with key stakeholders, project sponsors, project managers, and the program team. Perform program risk management and manage the escalation of program issues. Coordinate and monitor the scheduling, financial, and technical performance of company programs. Perform master resource planning for the program roadmap, ensuring maximum efficiency in resource allocation across projects. Facilitate the development of a cost-benefit analysis and return on investment for each project. Develop a budget, financial projections, and forecasted ROI for the program. Aid in the negotiation of contracts and contractual changes, and coordinating preparations of proposals, plans, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts. Ensure adherence to master plans and schedules, facilitate solutions to program problems, and direct the work of project team members assigned to the program from various departments. Work with project managers to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, and that the projects deliver the intended business results and value. Act as an advisor to the program team regarding projects, tasks, and operations. Build an effective matrixed team and inspire a shared vision for the program. Clearly communicate roles and expectations to project managers. Provide coaching to matrixed project managers; give input to the manager on project managers' performance. Create and deliver information at an appropriate level for the audience, including presentations and status updates. Gain needed support from key stakeholders to lead and manage changes to successfully execute the program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in project management/program management, leading large and complex projects.
• Minimum 6 years of experience with various project management methodologies, standard concepts, practices, procedures, tools, and/or software packages.
• Proven ability to navigate complex situations through the organizational landscape and with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills to coordinate and motivate project teams.
• Adept at financial management to administer budgets across multiple projects.
• Ability to drive results through informal authority.
• Proven ability to successfully manage risks/issues at a program level.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from Senior Management and other departments.
• Demonstrated ability to be a decision-maker, showing balanced consideration of business issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and analytical skills.
• Strong business aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic skills to support envisioning work, program planning, and forecasting.
• Willing to travel as required (estimate 10%).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the management of multiple related projects directed toward a common business objective.
• Partner with business leaders to envision, define, and initiate programs.
• Provide direction and guidance to project managers to monitor cost, schedule, and technical performance of component projects.
• Develop a program road map/implementation plan.
• Establish and manage the governance structure for the program.
• Manage program communications with key stakeholders, project sponsors, project managers, and the program team.
• Perform program risk management and manage the escalation of program issues.
• Coordinate and monitor the scheduling, financial, and technical performance of company programs.
• Perform master resource planning for the program roadmap.
• Facilitate the development of a cost-benefit analysis and return on investment for each project.
• Develop a budget, financial projections, and forecasted ROI for the program.
• Aid in the negotiation of contracts and contractual changes.
• Ensure adherence to master plans and schedules.
• Work with project managers to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Act as an advisor to the program team regarding projects, tasks, and operations.
• Build an effective matrixed team and inspire a shared vision for the program.
• Clearly communicate roles and expectations to project managers.
• Provide coaching to matrixed project managers.
• Create and deliver information at an appropriate level for the audience.
• Gain needed support from key stakeholders to lead and manage changes.

Benefits

• Eligible bonuses and commissions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree