Program Manager

Colombo - Sri Lanka

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end program lifecycle management including initiation planning execution monitoring and closure ensuring that all projects within the program are delivered on time within budget and meet quality expectations
Oversee coordinate and track progress across multiple projects ensuring alignment to overall program objectives timely milestone achievement and clear reporting to senior stakeholders
Develop review and govern program-level plans including program proposals integrated project plans WBS structures master schedules and consolidated effort/cost forecasts
Identify manage and prioritize interdependencies across multiple projects particularly within IT digitalization and transformation initiatives ensuring seamless integration and minimized delivery risks
Drive delivery governance and ceremonies across teams supporting hybrid delivery models using Agile Waterfall and CMMI best practices to ensure consistent and predictable program execution
Ensure adherence to governance processes maintaining accurate and timely program documentation including plans dashboards reports and executive presentations
Proactively assess and manage program-level risks issues and dependencies driving mitigation strategies and ensuring business continuity across all workstreams
Foster strong stakeholder engagement balancing diverse viewpoints and expectations to support informed decision-making and successful program outcomes
Promote continuous improvement and operational excellence across project teams by leveraging insights retrospectives audit feedback and lessons learned
Provide leadership coaching and mentorship to Project Managers and delivery leads ensuring capability development standardized delivery practices and consistent performance across the program

Person Specifications

Bachelors degree in computer science Project Management IT or related field
10 years of project management experience preferably in the software industry including a minimum of 2 years of program management experience
Proven experience in managing IT digitalization and transformation initiatives considered a strong added advantage
PMP CSM ACP & SAFe Certifications will be an added advantage
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Deep understanding of Agile Scrum and hybrid delivery models
Exceptional presentation and communication skills with the ability to articulate program progress
Excellent Leadership skills
Proactive risk anticipation and decision-making
Ability to perform under pressure while ensuring timely delivery of program commitments
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
Excellent planning and organizing skills
Exceptional time management skills and have an eye for detail
Proficiency in key program and project management tools including MS Office Excel PowerPoint Jira Confluence jira timeline and roadmap

For vendor submissions: 18 months

Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end program lifecycle management including initiation planning execution monitoring and closure ensuring that all projects within the program are delivered on time within budget and meet quality expectationsOversee coordinate and track progress across multiple projec...

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end program lifecycle management including initiation planning execution monitoring and closure ensuring that all projects within the program are delivered on time within budget and meet quality expectations
Oversee coordinate and track progress across multiple projects ensuring alignment to overall program objectives timely milestone achievement and clear reporting to senior stakeholders
Develop review and govern program-level plans including program proposals integrated project plans WBS structures master schedules and consolidated effort/cost forecasts
Identify manage and prioritize interdependencies across multiple projects particularly within IT digitalization and transformation initiatives ensuring seamless integration and minimized delivery risks
Drive delivery governance and ceremonies across teams supporting hybrid delivery models using Agile Waterfall and CMMI best practices to ensure consistent and predictable program execution
Ensure adherence to governance processes maintaining accurate and timely program documentation including plans dashboards reports and executive presentations
Proactively assess and manage program-level risks issues and dependencies driving mitigation strategies and ensuring business continuity across all workstreams
Foster strong stakeholder engagement balancing diverse viewpoints and expectations to support informed decision-making and successful program outcomes
Promote continuous improvement and operational excellence across project teams by leveraging insights retrospectives audit feedback and lessons learned
Provide leadership coaching and mentorship to Project Managers and delivery leads ensuring capability development standardized delivery practices and consistent performance across the program

Person Specifications

Bachelors degree in computer science Project Management IT or related field
10 years of project management experience preferably in the software industry including a minimum of 2 years of program management experience
Proven experience in managing IT digitalization and transformation initiatives considered a strong added advantage
PMP CSM ACP & SAFe Certifications will be an added advantage
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Deep understanding of Agile Scrum and hybrid delivery models
Exceptional presentation and communication skills with the ability to articulate program progress
Excellent Leadership skills
Proactive risk anticipation and decision-making
Ability to perform under pressure while ensuring timely delivery of program commitments
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
Excellent planning and organizing skills
Exceptional time management skills and have an eye for detail
Proficiency in key program and project management tools including MS Office Excel PowerPoint Jira Confluence jira timeline and roadmap

For vendor submissions: 18 months