Program Manager
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Summary
A senior Program Manager based in Reading, Berkshire who leads multiple concurrent projects, performs business analysis, manages risks and stakeholders, and mentors junior project managers. The role relies on Agile/Waterfall methodologies and tools like JIRA, Trello, and MS Project, and suits someone with 10-15 years of experience.
Job Summary (List Format):
- Lead and manage multiple projects and program initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Perform comprehensive business analysis to identify process improvement opportunities and develop strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Monitor and report on program progress, performance, and make necessary adjustments to achieve desired outcomes.
- Facilitate effective communication between project teams and senior management, ensuring transparency and alignment.
- Proactively manage program risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies to minimize impact on delivery.
- Ensure adherence to established project management methodologies and best practices (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
- Mentor and support junior project managers and team members in business analysis and project management practices.
- Engage stakeholders at all levels through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Utilize strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to drive data-driven decision-making.
- Oversee multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery.
- Preferably hold relevant certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, CBAP, CCBA) and have experience with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello, MS Project).
- Possess a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and 10-15 years of program management experience with a strong emphasis on business analysis.
- Lead and manage multiple projects and program initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Perform comprehensive business analysis to identify process improvement opportunities and develop strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Monitor and report on program progress, performance, and make necessary adjustments to achieve desired outcomes.
- Facilitate effective communication between project teams and senior management, ensuring transparency and alignment.
- Proactively manage program risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies to minimize impact on delivery.
- Ensure adherence to established project management methodologies and best practices (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
- Mentor and support junior project managers and team members in business analysis and project management practices.
- Engage stakeholders at all levels through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Utilize strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to drive data-driven decision-making.
- Oversee multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery.
- Preferably hold relevant certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, CBAP, CCBA) and have experience with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello, MS Project).
- Possess a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and 10-15 years of program management experience with a strong emphasis on business analysis.