Program Manager

Description

The Program Manager leads the planning, design, development, and/or support of the implementation of a complete business solution, applying new or advanced technologies. Manages multiple projects, each of which would have subprojects with Project Managers assigned, or a single large and complex project. Has total accountability for project success, i.e., on time, within budget, and meeting requirements. Responsibilities also include cost management, potential for revenue growth and business development, as well as the ability to manage a recovery project. Responsible for mentoring project team members. Requires bachelors degree in project management, business or other related degree; MBA degree or equivalent preferred and 10 plus years of extensive related experience in project management or multiple IT roles. PMIProject Manager Professional (PMP) Certification preferred. ; Additional Job Description Healthcare Industry The Project Manager plans, schedules, monitors, evaluates and directs projects to ensure a complete business solution is implemented. The Project Manager may act alone or is expected to lead a team or a definable segment of a larger project. The Project Manager produces a project plan based on the Global PM Project Management methodology for executing the project. The Project Manager manages NCR and third party contracts as needed; ensuring projects meet established time, cost and technical objectives. The Project Manager develops and manages the projects change control procedures and effectively utilizes all available methodologies and tools, culminating in client acceptance of results. The Project Manager conducts project progress reviews with client and account team personnel, providing contingency and problem resolution plans as required. The Project Manager is assigned to a project during the concept phase and will remain on a project through the end of the closeout. The Project Manager manages a maximum of one active project. The complexity of any project will require involvement of at least five days per week. The Project Manager may be supported by a Project Coordinator. Education and Experience Requirements Years Experience 510 years in Information Technology (or equivalent) Previous Work Experience NCR, CIO; MIS Director; Consulting experience Vendor or Consulting firm (Big 5) Preferred Professional Certification PMI Project Manager Professional (PMP) Certification, NCR Internal Project Management Certification Key Areas of Responsibility Scopes engagements/projects Describes project opportunity Determines project management need Identifies project risks Develops project plan Defines goals and objectives Identifies client requirements Identifies resource requirements Develops project budget Translates client business requirements into specific deliverables Sells client engagements Contributes to the presales effort with preliminary cost estimating, project planning, and risk assessment