Sr Director Technology Programs

Hertz•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Description A Day in the Life: We are seeking a Sr. Technology Program Director with experience in leading Global Transformation Technology Implementations to manage production stabilization programs which includes migrating workloads to AWS. This position has responsibility for the planning and execution Platform engineering projects including a significant Technology transformation program. This role has an impact on our financial performance and customer experience. What You’ll Do: Managing all aspects of project plan including planning, procurement, resource planning, cost, scheduling and implementation activities, across multiple areas and multiple project teams. Act as the primary focal point and owner for all program related activities including third party supplier/partner delivery Manage all program schedules and contract deliverables that support the Hertz business and performance expectations Conduct delivery reviews to track quality of service, on-time delivery and ensure costs are within plan Manage relationships with Hertz Executive Levels and Program Director levels Tracking milestones, identifying problem areas before they impact the project and coordinating corrective actions and establishing escalation procedures. Managing and coordinating all project communication with key stakeholders in all relevant areas of the business Documenting and managing risks, issues, decisions and actions for all projects Collaborating with the product, design, development teams to ensure that the business requirements are properly defined, developed and deployed to the relevant business customer's satisfaction. Ensuring compliance with policies and standards, including those from our PMO and TMO teams Identify any cross-program dependencies both within technical and business teams Ensure appropriate resource capacity and management in line with competing priorities Plan, track, control and manage all aspects of program financial performance, including forecasting Ensuring acceptance by all stakeholders, through effective Change Management Programs. Carrying out post implementation reviews of all programs / projects to ensure that original goals / requirements are being met. Actively seeking opportunities, new initiatives, developments and financially quantifiable efficiencies in the business throughout the implementation. What We’re Looking For: 5+ years’ experience in leading large scale global transformation programs 10+ years’ experience as a Project manager/Program manager 5+ years technology and business experience; highly desirable to have experience in AWS cloud 3+ years’ experience working in a technology project management office Engineering involving development and testing of applications Demonstrated leadership of multidiscipline, high-performance work teams/groups Demonstrated highly collaborative approach with a proven ability to work to tight deadlines, gather consensus and make decisions Accomplished verbal and written communications with proven ability to work with diverse senior executive leaders and technology owners Demonstrated competency in strategic thinking and leadership, with strong relationship management experience Proficient in 0365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Project etc.) and collaboration tools Comprehensive understanding and experience of both agile and waterfall and software development approaches Bachelor’s Technology Degree, Master’s degree preferred PMP or Prince certified with Agile, Lean/Six Sigma certified a plus Preferred experience of delivering solutions within Fleet/Asset Management Ability to travel up to 25% including International Position is located in Atlanta, Georgia. What You’ll Get: Up to 40% off the base rate of any standard Hertz Rental Paid Time Off Medical, Dental & Vision plan options Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program for employees & family Educational Reimbursement & Discounts Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness Perks & Discounts –Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in leading large scale global transformation programs
10+ years’ experience as a Project manager/Program manager
5+ years technology and business experience; highly desirable to have experience in AWS cloud
3+ years’ experience working in a technology project management office
Engineering involving development and testing of applications
Demonstrated leadership of multidiscipline, high-performance work teams/groups
Demonstrated highly collaborative approach with a proven ability to work to tight deadlines, gather consensus and make decisions
Accomplished verbal and written communications with proven ability to work with diverse senior executive leaders and technology owners
Demonstrated competency in strategic thinking and leadership, with strong relationship management experience
Proficient in 0365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Project etc.) and collaboration tools
Comprehensive understanding and experience of both agile and waterfall and software development approaches
Bachelor’s Technology Degree

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
PMP or Prince certified with Agile, Lean/Six Sigma certified a plus
Preferred experience of delivering solutions within Fleet/Asset Management
Ability to travel up to 25% including International
Position is located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Responsibilities

Managing all aspects of project plan including planning, procurement, resource planning, cost, scheduling and implementation activities, across multiple areas and multiple project teams.
Act as the primary focal point and owner for all program related activities including third party supplier/partner delivery
Manage all program schedules and contract deliverables that support the Hertz business and performance expectations
Conduct delivery reviews to track quality of service, on-time delivery and ensure costs are within plan
Manage relationships with Hertz Executive Levels and Program Director levels
Tracking milestones, identifying problem areas before they impact the project and coordinating corrective actions and establishing escalation procedures.
Managing and coordinating all project communication with key stakeholders in all relevant areas of the business
Documenting and managing risks, issues, decisions and actions for all projects
Collaborating with the product, design, development teams to ensure that the business requirements are properly defined, developed and deployed to the relevant business customer's satisfaction.
Ensuring compliance with policies and standards, including those from our PMO and TMO teams
Identify any cross-program dependencies both within technical and business teams
Ensure appropriate resource capacity and management in line with competing priorities
Plan, track, control and manage all aspects of program financial performance, including forecasting
Ensuring acceptance by all stakeholders, through effective Change Management Programs.
Carrying out post implementation reviews of all programs / projects to ensure that original goals / requirements are being met.
Actively seeking opportunities, new initiatives, developments and financially quantifiable efficiencies in the business throughout the implementation.