JOB SUMMARY
This job establishes and owns product/technology application capability roadmaps and oversees implementation and delivery of complex programs. Requires heavy cross-functional collaboration and interdependency management between a group of projects, products/technologies, functions and/or customers. Regularly manages interdependencies of portfolio plans to align forecasting and measurement of progress towards goals and delivery deadlines. Assesses overall staffing and costs to ensure capabilities are delivered at lowest costs and maximized profitability. Develops and communicates a data-driven impact analysis, including quality and risk across the portfolio. Ensures the business value is delivered and realized for the portfolio and passed on to customers.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops and manages execution of product/technology capability roadmaps, working with the executive sponsor (VP or higher), and other management as required to ensure achievement of the objectives defined.Organizes, directs, and coordinates cross-functional activities to focus resources on the successful delivery and implementation of the desired results for a defined program and/or strategic initiative.Monitors and evaluates the progress, alignment and financial health of a cross-functional group of projects and related activities which together, constitutes a defined roadmap. Directs corrective action as needed to maintain the viability of the program, report to the executive team/sponsor/steering committee on the progress, business impacts and strategies around the program(s).Facilitates individual product/technology application capability managers to define plans and align ot overall product/technology roadmap.Assesses risks that might jeopardize successful achievement of the desired results of a program, develops risk mitigation strategies and tactics, and implement risk mitigation plans.Other duties as assigned or requested.QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management Information Science, or related field.8 years in Project Management8+ years delivering business solutions using information technologyPreferred
Master's Degree in Business Administration, Management Information Science, or related field.KEY SKILLS
Outstanding customer focus, results orientation, strategic thinking, change advocate, continuous improvement, talent development Excellent written and spoken communications skills Strong leadership and interpersonal skillsAnalytical and problem solving skillsCertifications
(any of the following)
Project Management Professional or other Certification in Project ManagementInformation Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)(Lean) Six SigmaAmerican Society for Quality (ASQ) or equivalent(Agile) Project Management Institute - Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)Certified Scrum Professional (CSP)Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)Certified Scrummaster (CSM) or equivalent.Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
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