Technical Program Manager
About The Position
The Technical Program Manager plans and directs design and other technical engineers working on projects, and manages the development, implementation, and evaluation of complex designs. The role manages large programs with complex scope, multiple workstreams, and interdependencies. It leads high-visibility, complex programs, coordinates cross-functional global teams, and drives program governance, planning, execution, budget management, risk resolution, and delivery against business and customer objectives. The position also communicates with business leaders and customers, coordinates site-wide deployments, supports process improvements, and develops program team members.
Requirements
- Typically 11 to 14 years of experience.
- Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Recognized expert in three or more skills associated with the Program Manager role; may have industry recognition as an expert.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple high-visibility, high-complexity programs, including multiple projects per program, and lead global cross-functional core teams.
- Kick off programs, establish schedules, and lead program meetings.
- Present to, communicate with, and influence segment and line-of-business leaders; communicate program status to business leaders and customers.
- Lead or develop company-wide, cross-functional, or complex process initiatives and business strategy.
- Identify development opportunities and coach Program Core Team members.
- Review and interpret customer specifications and provide customer feedback.
- Coordinate site-wide deployment efforts.
- Implement product lifecycle process changes and recommend process improvements.
- Plan programs and monitor progress; drive creation, review, approval, and updating of Program Plans and WBS, including resources.
- Manage programs throughout their lifecycle and drive core teams to meet or exceed objectives for cost, quality, schedule, features, fulfillment and continuity of supply, solution delivery, and customer-specific needs.
- Define program governance and controls.
- Manage program budgets and forecast actual income/revenue, cost/labor, and expenses against plans or quotes.
- Manage risks and issues and take corrective measures.
- Coordinate projects and interdependencies and manage and use resources across projects.
- Align deliverables with program outcomes with the aid of the business change manager.
- Manage key program documentation, including the Program Initiation document.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
