Program Manager

Principal Responsibilities

Using project management principals, theories, techniques and tools, manages time, cost, schedules, quality, procurement, communication, and risk.
Directs and coordinates activities of assigned project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget.
Provides leadership of project team members throughout the project lifecycle.
Determines methods and resources needed to achieve project goals, and develops and maintains a detailed work (project) plan.
Collaborates with stakeholders across departments to coordinate activities.
Facilitates meetings to discuss issues and implementation strategies and solicit alternative points of view.
Facilitates problem-solving; and decision-making.
Formulates conclusions, recommendations and develops options.
Effectively presents and justifies findings and recommendations to management and customers, as appropriate, to gain approval.

Job Level Specifications

Thorough knowledge of principles, theories and concepts in area of discipline.
Competent in all job functions and has general understanding of the industry practices, techniques and standards.
Develops solutions for a variety of situations and works on projects requiring evaluation and analysis.
May refer to policies, practices and precedents for guidance; determines best course of action to achieve results.
Works independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion.
May receive some limited guidance for new assignments.
Work may be reviewed for overall adequacy.
Collaborates with management and team members within the department/function and other areas of the organization.
May represent department internally or externally.
Actions may impact the success of the overall department and/or the organization.

Job Experience

Typically 3+ years with bachelor's or equivalent.

Education And Certification(s)

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.