Program Manager Non Tech 4 / Redmond, WA(Hybrid ), 12 Months Contract

Program Manager Non Tech

Location: Redmond, WA (Hybrid) - 2-3 days/week on-site required Duration: 12 Months Contract Standard Schedule (M-F 40 hours/week), no OT Chance for Extension (Y/N): Y

Typical Day in the Role

• Purpose of the Team: The purpose of this team is to run events and keep business running smoothly. Looking for someone to help drive events / planning / staying on track.
• Key projects: This role will contribute to fiscal year planning. Standing up a process and driving the process. Need help with deliverables weekly/quarterly/semesterly/ aligning what mail to send out always tweaking and moving things around.

Typical task breakdown and operating rhythm

• Mornings with team meetings to align tasks for the day, the rest is independent work and a check-in at the end of the workday. A lot of partnership with sponsor.
• Daily standups M-TH and reserve Fridays for focus time.

Candidate Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: 8-10 overall years of experience in the field.
• Degrees or certifications required: Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field PMI or PMP certification preferred

Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would contain

• Someone who has done ROB planning at Microsoft before
• Chief of Office experience
• Microsoft experience / business experience in planning and what that means/looks like
• Solutions oriented someone who likes to solve complex problems
• Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on meeting deadlines and quality of work

Project Or Program Management

Will the contractor be owning the project(s) themselves or primarily taking direction? -- Taking direction Does the contractor need to have any sort of PM certifications? -- Preferred, not required For Program Manager: Will the contractor be managing one or multiple programs? -- Multiple To what extent will the contractor interact with developers or other technical staff? Will they require advanced technical knowledge (coding languages, network protocols, etc.)? -- N/A Will the contractor be interacting heavily with external stakeholders? -- Ideally yes if they are strong enough

Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience

1. Background/experience in business planning and ROB (5+ YOE) 2. Microsoft tools (PowerPoint, excel and etc.) (5+ YOE) 3. Handling multiple deadlines/tasks (5+ YOE)

Summary: The main function of a non-IT program manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, etc or any other non-IT-based project.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.
• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
• Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Confer with management, production and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
• Direct, review and approve product designs and changes.
• Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.

Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Strong knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field. PMI or PMP certification preferred. 8-10 years' experience required.