[Hiring] Program Manager @ADV TECHMINDS

Role Description

The Program Manager will oversee and coordinate the delivery of several initiatives under way at our client. Some of these are related to:

• Process Intelligence
• Identity Access Management upgrades
• Ariba purchasing experience
• RPA implementation

This role will ensure effective communication and collaboration across teams while maintaining Senior Executive visibility through steering committees and executive-level presentations.

More than experience in Utilities, this Program Manager should have a good understanding of Supply Chain processes, tools and workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate Program Delivery for several work streams, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Create & maintain comprehensive program and process documents to ensure clarity and transparency throughout the project lifecycle in accordance with established project governance.
• Coordinate IT, Business Unit (BU), and vendor review meetings, ensuring effective follow-ups on action items and progress.
• Track and coordinate the progress of the client's tasks and activities.
• Report projects and Program status to the Executive team in order to assess risks, issues, and impediments.
• Maintain ongoing communication with stakeholders regarding project progress, challenges, and strategies for resolution.
• Promote continuous improvement activities within the project team to enhance quality and optimize value delivery.
• Establish regular cadence for meeting with the teams to monitor progress.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Program and Project management, preferably in a technology-focused environment.
• Quick learner and gets familiar with program vision.
• Ability to conduct Executive-level meetings with stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Experience with supply chain processes, methodologies and workflows.
• Experience working with implementation vendors.
• Strong understanding of Waterfall, Scrum/Agile principles and Kanban methodologies.
• Excellent organizational and strong communicator (written and verbal).
• Experience with managing a cross functional team that includes both full-time and part-time team members.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with project documentation and management tools, such as Jira, is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage risks effectively.