Head of Programme Management

Coordinate the management of multiple related projects directed toward a common business objective. Provide direction and guidance to project managers to monitor cost, schedule, and technical performance of component projects and operations, while working to ensure the ultimate success of the program.
Develop program road map/implementation plan
Establish and manage the governance structure for the program
Manage program communications with key stakeholders, project sponsors, project managers, and the program team
Perform program risk management and manage escalation of program issues
Coordinate and monitor the scheduling, financial, and technical performance of company programs
Perform master resource planning for the program roadmap, ensuring maximum efficiency in resource allocation across projects
Facilitate the development of a cost-benefit analysis and return on investment for each project
Develop budget, financial projections, and forecasted ROI for the program
Aid in the negotiation of contracts and contractual changes and coordinating preparations of proposals, plans, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts
Ensure adherence to master plans and schedules, facilitate solutions to program problems, and direct work of project team members assigned to program from various departments
Work with project managers to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, and that the projects deliver the intended business results and value
Act as an advisor to the program team regarding projects, tasks, and operations
Clearly communicate roles and expectations to project managers
Provide coaching to matrixed project managers; give input to manager on project managers' performance
Gain needed support from key stakeholders to lead and manage changes to successfully execute the program
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience
Minimum 6 years of experience in project management/program management, leading large and complex projects
Minimum 6 years of experience with various project management methodologies, standard concepts, practices, procedures, tools, and/or software packages
Strong leadership skills to coordinate and motivate project teams
Adept at financial management to administer budgets across multiple projects and ensure the program meets its requirements for return on investment, timing, and budget
Ability to drive results through informal authority, serve as a consultant to key business partners, and represent users and customers in every thought and interaction
Proven ability to successfully manage risks/issues at a program level
Ability to elicit cooperation from Senior Management and other departments
Strategic skills to support envisioning work, program planning, and forecasting
Willing to travel as required (estimate 10%)
Regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of job duties
For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFM)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFM), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment
#As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. Salary Ranges: $84,000.00 - $141,750.00 VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Unincorporated LA County Residents: Fraud Alert - Fake Job Opportunity Solicitations Used to Collect Fees/Personal Information.

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