Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage projects, ensuring alignment with business and IT objectives and strategic goals.
• Define program and project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage detailed program and project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and design solutions.
• Lead and manage IT projects, ensuring alignment with both business and IT objectives and strategic goals.
• Define the scope, objectives, and deliverables of programs and projects in collaboration with senior management and key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Engage with stakeholders and work with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design optimal solutions, provide updates, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Ensure seamless integration of cybersecurity measures, data protection protocols, and other critical components.
• Monitor project progress and address any issues or risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage the RFP process, including issuing bids, evaluating proposals, and selecting the most suitable solutions.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to build, test, and implement project deliverables.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to senior management and stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor project teams, offering guidance and support to ensure successful project execution.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
• Oversee and manage project budgets, ensuring they align with program requirements.
• Monitor and control project expenditures to stay within budget constraints.
• Identify and manage project risks, developing strategies to mitigate potential challenges.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Promote continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and implementing best practices.
• Ensure the seamless integration of AI models, data platforms, and other necessary components.
• Monitor progress and manage any issues or risks that arise during the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate the RFP process, including going out to bid, evaluating proposals, and selecting the best solution.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to build, test, and implement the projects.
• Support the establishment of an AI Center of Excellence (CoE) to drive AI strategy, standards, and best practices.
• Engage with key stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Communicate program status, risks, and issues to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor project teams, providing guidance and support to ensure successful project execution.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Monitor and control project expenditures to stay within budget.
• Identify and manage program risks, developing mitigation strategies to address potential challenges.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and implementing best practices.

Skills

Education & Certifications