Commercial Program Manager
Commercial Program Manager
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Job Description
SUMMARY:
The Commercial Program Manager is responsible for overseeing a group of related projects often called a program to achieve larger strategic business objectives. Unlike a Commercial Project Manager who focuses on the successful delivery of a single project the Commercial Program Manager looks at the bigger picture ensuring that all individual projects within their program are aligned integrated and contribute to the overarching strategic goals and business outcomes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Defines program vision and strategy by working with senior leadership to establish long-term goals and strategic objectives of the program.
- Ensures project alignment across all projects within the program to contribute to overall program goals and business strategy.
- Manages interdependencies by identifying and managing relationships and dependencies between different projects ensuring that outputs from one project feed correctly into another.
- Establishes program governance including decision-making processes reporting structures and communication channels.
- Monitors overall program progress by tracking the collective progress of all projects ensuring they are on track to deliver the desired benefits.
- Manages program-level risks and issues that could impact the entire program not just individual projects.
- Allocates resources across projects by working with Project Managers and functional leads to ensure that resources (people budget equipment) are appropriately distributed and optimized.
- Manages program budget and oversees the overall financial health of the program ensuring efficient spending and value realization.
- Communicates regularly with key stakeholders providing updates on program status risks and strategic direction.
- Resolves conflicts and mediates issues that arise between different projects or teams within the program.
- Focuses on benefits delivery to ensure that the program delivers the intended business benefits and value not just project outputs.
- Measures program success by defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the success and impact of the program.
- Performs other related essential duties as assigned or requested.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Project Management or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proven experience managing multiple complex projects or programs simultaneously.
- Proficiency in computer systems including Microsoft Suite and project management software especially Excel Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Experience with program management methodologies and frameworks (e.g. PgMP MSP) is a plus.
- PMP or Program Management certification preferred but not required.
- Strong strategic thinking leadership and organizational skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
- Knowledge of resource allocation budget management risk management and benefits realization.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Specific vision abilities include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
- This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies up to 25 pounds.
- Able to sit for long periods; stand and walk frequently; and bend stoop and reach occasionally.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
