Program Management Opportunity
This is an exceptional chance to lead, coordinate, and deliver large-scale, complex initiatives across the organization. The Program Manager will be responsible for managing multiple interrelated projects, aligning them with business goals, ensuring consistent communication across senior stakeholders, and delivering outcomes on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the full lifecycle of programs, from initiation through delivery and closure
* Develop program plans, including scope, schedule, resources, risk management, and communication strategies.
* Coordinate cross-functional project teams and ensure alignment with business objectives.
* Monitor program performance and ensure milestones, deliverables, and budgets are met.
* Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities
* Communicate program status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including executive leadership.
* Identify and resolve interdependencies, bottlenecks, and conflicts across projects.
* Ensure adherence to IT governance, compliance, and best practices.
* Drive stakeholder engagement and manage expectations throughout the program lifecycle.
* Lead and mentor project managers and other team members involved in program delivery.
* Manage vendor relationships and external consultants as needed.
* Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
* 10+ years of experience managing enterprise-level IT programs (e.g., system implementations, digital transformations, cloud migrations, compliance projects) or business projects.
* Nearshoring or offshoring experience is highly valued.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
* Proven experience in IT project or program management.
* Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
* Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project).
* Strategic program development and execution.
* Procurement and cost controls on assigned projects.
* Resource and task management.
* Knowledgeable with regulations.
* Certification in project management or change management.
* Strong technological background by trade or through career.
* Demonstrated business acumen.
Personal Qualities:
* Leadership
* Superior communication skills
* Resilience
* Well-developed organisational and time management skills
* Self-motivation and autonomy
* Assertiveness and empathy with colleagues
* Conflict and dispute resolution skills
* Able to cooperate with a wide variety of colleagues and CxO levels.