Hybrid Strategic Program Manager

at EEOC

• Job title: Strategic Program Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: PMP, SDLC
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Scottsdale, United States

About the role

• Strategic Program Manager responsible for large, complex programs at Early Warning. Overseeing interrelated projects to meet company strategic goals with a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivery of very large, complex programs including groups of inter-related projects targeted to meet one or more key company strategic business goal(s)
• Accountable for establishing project/program management framework, tracking progress, managing risk, and controlling change in order to ensure delivery that meets time, cost and quality objectives
• Understands Portfolio priorities and drives successful business outcomes within the program and aligned projects per aligned priorities
• Manage all aspects of multiple interrelated projects within the program to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic business objectives
• Align project/program plans and interdependencies to ensure Program Roadmap success and Resources capacity
• Performs program level governance review of all associated project to ensure they are tracking to be on time, within budget, and defect free to ensure customer value commitment
• Monitor projects on an ongoing basis, evaluating progress, proactively works with project teams mitigating risk and effective issue resolution across program
• Establishing best practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to expand and mature and improve effectiveness in support of meeting business objectives
• Coach/Mentor other PMO team members on policies and procedures and best practices
• Supports all internal and externally driven audits of projects within program
• Engages cross project interdependency scheduling to ensure project interdependencies are documented and tracked including defining critical program level milestones within each project for visibility
• Provides effective leadership and coaching to all stakeholders ensuring effective delivery of project/program outcomes in terms of cost, schedule, budget and quality

Requirements

• Education and experience typically obtained through completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Project Management and/or Computer Science or related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or related certifications or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 8 or more years of related experience in program management
• Demonstrated program management experience and people leadership and mentorship in business and technical environments
• Experience in financial institutions or similarly regulatory industries and/or software development processes with background in the data processing environment, application systems, and communication systems
• Ability to handle multiple complex projects within program / programs, to work independently, have excellent follow-up, and meet tight deadlines for deliverables
• Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, and be able to deal effectively with ambiguity and constant change
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills to interact proficiently with executive leadership, staff and vendors
• Highly engaged, self-starter with ability to balance achieving business results, fostering collaboration and influencing business strategies
• Proactive in identifying and driving process improvements and documenting efficiency gains within the organization
• Demonstrated experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies and all aspects of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology and tools
• Background and drug screen

Benefits

• Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility
• Paid Time Off – Unlimited Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Maven Family Planning – provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work