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ID #17366747
State Washington
City Seattle-tacoma
Job type Permanent
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Apex Systems
Showed 2021-07-27
Date 2021-07-26
Deadline 2021-09-24
Category Systems/networking
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Senior Program Manager

Washington, Seattle-tacoma, 98101 Seattle-tacoma USA

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Senior Program Manager Job Description The Program Manager is responsible for driving multiple related projects directed to a common objective. They may own the projects or work with constituent Project Managers. The Program Manager is accountable for delivering projects on time, within budget, and within scope. They will lead and coordinate cross-functional, cross-departmental, cross-company stakeholders and resources. They are responsible for all aspects of a program and related projects, from initiation to closure. The Program Manager will interface with all areas affected by the project including executive stake holders, cross functional teams, and vendors. They ensure adherence to quality standards and project deliverables including compliance, and internal affairs. The Project Manager will perform duties and makes complex decisions and recommendations under limited direction using a high degree of initiative and independent judgment. This position will require dotted line management of Project Managers who are responsible for projects under the program. Additionally, the Program Manager is considered a thought leader in the organization that takes initiative on organizational and company process improvement and best practice implementation. It is expected that the Program Manager will be a mentor to more junior Project Managers.

In addition to what the Program Manager is responsible for, it is critical how those deliverables are executed. First and foremost, the bank is committed to a culture of simply being nice while serving our colleagues and clients. Additionally the Project Manager is expected to: Build a positive team atmosphere by demonstrating a positive attitude, encouraging collaboration, building trust, and fostering relationships. Lead with a sense of urgency. This includes rapid responsiveness, knowing when to bring management visibility to the project, and striving to improve set delivery dates. Understand the business, the value of the project and the business case, the functionality the project is implementing and what the overall impact is. Requirements These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform the position in a satisfactory manner. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, plus 6+ years of progressive management experience including management of major projects across matrix organizations
  • PMP Preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
  • Proficient in Microsoft Project and or Microsoft Project Server
  • Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
  • Proven success in delivering projects within budget and specified timeframes, while ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Proven problem solving skills from problem assessment to solution selection
  • Ability to identify alternatives and make contingency plans
  • Capacity to embrace change and quickly adapt to new situations, changes in direction, and altering priorities
  • Proven ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments
  • Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, providing options and recommendations relating to resolving issues, mitigating risks, and resolving escalated items.
  • Limited travel may be required

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