Program Manager

Role Overview

• Organize and coordinate programs.
• Provide strategic guidance to teams and project managers in ways that promote the company’s culture.
• Oversee the progress of operations.
• Develop efficient strategies and tactics.
• Ensure that all programs deliver the desirable outcome to the organization.
• Oversee project execution, timelines, resource coordination, and stakeholder communication.
• Formulate, organize and monitor inter-connected projects.
• Decide on suitable strategies and objectives.
• Coordinate cross-project activities.
• Lead and evaluate project managers and other staff.
• Develop and control deadlines, budgets and activities.
• Apply change, risk and resource management.
• Assume responsibility for the program’s people and vendors.
• Assess program performance and aim to maximize ROI.
• Resolve projects higher scope issues.
• Prepare reports for program directors.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Program Manager or other managerial position.
• Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods.
• Excellent Knowledge of performance evaluation and change management principles.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of program/project management software (Basecamp, MS Project etc.) is a strong advantage.
• Outstanding leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.
• BSc/BA diploma in management or a relevant field; MSc/MA is a plus.