Program Manager

A program manager's duties include formulating a program's goals and strategy as well as determining how it will affect their department or organization. It is the incumbent role to organize and direct initiatives that are necessary to accomplish project intended objectives.

The achievement of more important organizational goals is under the control of program managers. Instead of managing them directly, they coordinate efforts across many projects. They manage the primary program instead, paying close attention to its implementation, delegation, and strategy. It is the manager's duty to make sure that everyone in the team knows how to collaborate and coordinate activities in order to achieve a greater objective.

Program managers support businesses in maintaining a development and success trajectory by helping them stay on schedule, within budget, and otherwise productive.

Program Management & Planning

Ensure that the main program is managed by giving detailed attention to program strategy, project delegation, and program implementation.

1. Organize programs and activities in alignment with the organizations mission and goals.
2. Develop new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization.
3. Develop the budget and operating plan for each program.
4. Develop an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas of improvement.
5. Monitor inter-connected projects using program tools.
6. Provide all deliverables and progress status of each project per program to all stakeholders and the management.
7. Work closely with stakeholders to identify activities/deliverables expecting delays.
8. Conduct a weekly status report to the Division Head and the team.
9. Prepare the dashboard/program reports for the management. Ensure timeliness with the updates/information.
10. Plan and monitor program execution.
11. Coordinate and manage project interdependencies
12. Ensure Stakeholder communications, negotiations, and problem-solving.
13. Align or realign deliverables with program outcomes.
14. Ensure that the Organization is on track with schedule, on budget, and ultimately on an upward trajectory of growth and success.
15. Coordinate cross-project activities.
16. Lead and evaluate project managers and other staff.

Budget Control

1. Allocate budget per program.
2. Prepare program funding proposals to guarantee uninterrupted delivery of services.
3. Present budget on a monthly basis to the division head and team members.

Risk Management

1. Identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within a department or division.
2. Apply change, risk and resource management.
3. Resolve projects higher scope issues.
4. Formulate, organize and monitor inter-connected projects.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in IT, Engineering or business-related courses.
• 3 years experience as Project Manager.