Senior Manager, Data and AI Programs

VSP Vision Care•Cynthian, OH

22h

About The Position

Coordinate the management of a strategic portfolio which includes multiple related programs and projects directed toward an enterprise pillar. Partner with business leaders at all levels to envision, define and initiate programs. Provide direction and guidance to program and project managers to monitor cost, schedule and technical performance of component projects and operations, while working to ensure the ultimate success of the program. Provide a single point of responsibility and authority for multi-program execution in support of a strategic portfolio within an assigned enterprise pillar Capture the portfolio impact and value creation against strategic objectives Lead the creation and delivery of the business and supporting capabilities necessary to reach the goals of multiple programs and projects Coordinate the planning and operational implementation of programs across multiple programs or projects within the strategic portfolio/enterprise pillar Manage risks and resolves issues requiring senior level attention leveraging the appropriate governance structure of the EPMO Communicate information and recommend criteria for governance actions and decisions with the EPMO Develop and improve portfolio and program processes, apply business and organizational knowledge and leadership skills Act as an advisor and provides leadership for the program management team Manage complex multi-program work environment Determine and implement a cultural change management plan Implement supporting communications strategy to ensure the occurrence of cross program communications, coordination and support Compose and deliver periodic presentations for executive management, the Program Operating Committee, and the Executive Steering Committee Facilitate the development of a cost benefit analysis and return on investment for each project Develop 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 Regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in performance of his/her job duties

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience
Minimum 8 years of experience in project management/program management, leading large and complex projects
Minimum 8 years of experience with various project management methodologies, standard concepts, practices, procedures, tools, and/or software packages within a structure PMO environment
Rely on extensive enterprise level experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Proven ability to navigate complex situations through organizational landscape and with multiple stakeholders at all levels of the enterprise
Strong leadership skills to coordinate and motivate program and project teams
Adept at financial management to administer budgets across multiple projects and ensure the program meets its requirements for return on investment, timing and budget
Ability to drive results through informal authority, serve as a consultant to key business partners, and represent users and customers in every thought and interaction
Proven ability to successfully manage risks/issues across multiple programs
Ability to elicit cooperation from Executive & Senior Management and other departments
Demonstrate 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

Nice To Haves

Experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, AWS, Azure, GCP).
Familiarity with data governance, privacy, and responsible AI frameworks.
Strong financial acumen and experience managing program budgets.
Certification in project or program management (e.g., PMP, PgMP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the management of a strategic portfolio which includes multiple related programs and projects directed toward an enterprise pillar.
Partner with business leaders at all levels to envision, define and initiate programs.
Provide direction and guidance to program and project managers to monitor cost, schedule and technical performance of component projects and operations, while working to ensure the ultimate success of the program.
Provide a single point of responsibility and authority for multi-program execution in support of a strategic portfolio within an assigned enterprise pillar
Capture the portfolio impact and value creation against strategic objectives
Lead the creation and delivery of the business and supporting capabilities necessary to reach the goals of multiple programs and projects
Coordinate the planning and operational implementation of programs across multiple programs or projects within the strategic portfolio/enterprise pillar
Manage risks and resolves issues requiring senior level attention leveraging the appropriate governance structure of the EPMO
Communicate information and recommend criteria for governance actions and decisions with the EPMO
Develop and improve portfolio and program processes, apply business and organizational knowledge and leadership skills
Act as an advisor and provides leadership for the program management team
Manage complex multi-program work environment
Determine and implement a cultural change management plan
Implement supporting communications strategy to ensure the occurrence of cross program communications, coordination and support
Compose and deliver periodic presentations for executive management, the Program Operating Committee, and the Executive Steering Committee
Facilitate the development of a cost benefit analysis and return on investment for each project
Develop 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
Regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in performance of his/her job duties