Program/Project Manager

Program/Project ManagerProvides proactive services to project teams, business customers, process management teams, and management with a focus on facilitating effective planning and oversight of projects, establishes collaborative and strong relationships with operational leaders and decision makers throughout the organization to promote the practice of sound project management principles. Responsibilities may include working in various departments. Focuses on tactical aspects of projects through the evaluation of job costs, productivity improvement and process efficiency associated with work performed. Communicates effectively with internal and external customers at all levels of the organization. Participates in strategic team efforts and the development of departmental goals and objectives. Management of project deliverables, including satisfaction of scope requirements, cost/budget adherence, schedule management, risk evaluation and mitigation, and quality management.Tasks and Responsibilities:Provides leadership and manages initiatives according to the organization's project methodology.Ensures that projects meet expectations regarding schedule, budget, scope and quality through metrics and benchmarking.Leads multiple, cross-functional projects and initiatives.Develops and submits business cases for projects.Develops solutions to critical business issues and presents alternatives.Ensures the integration of sound project management principles and practices into all projects.Oversees projects and coordinates activities of project teams.Performs functions such as project management, program management, strategic planning and/or resource planning and budgeting.Facilitates teams, including team chartering, group problem solving and/or process improvement work.Develops documentation of business processes within applicable divisions.Performs analysis of project data.Generates reports and data.Effectively communicates issues and recommends strategies and tactics.May develop procurement and technical specifications for vendor or contractor services.May coordinate field activities as assigned.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering or related field from an accredited university or relevant work experience can be substituted in lieu of degreeDemonstrated ability and desire to coach and mentor individuals and teams to achieve increased competencies and effectiveness levels.Demonstrated ability to facilitate team building with employees across various disciplines and at all levels, including ability to engage people in productive activities without formal authority.Manage all phases of a project following established methodology with a considerable amount of autonomyPrevious working experience with responsibility to corporate initiatives, employee programs, corporate affairs, project management, or a related role.Proficient in Client Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and schedulingPreferred Qualifications:Project Management Professional (PMP) CertificationWork is performed both indoors and outdoors. Requires use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator. Employee may potentially be exposed to outdoor weather, wet or humid conditions, noisy and dusty environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. After hours and weekend work is required on an occasional basis.