Coordinates and monitors the scheduling, pricing, and technical performance of company programs.
Negotiates and prepares contracts by considering the financial conditions, resources, and contractual requirements. Develops new business and expands product line. Ensures adherence to master plans and schedules, develops solutions to program problems, and directs work of incumbents assigned to program from various departments. Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget. Acts as advisor to program team regarding projects, tasks, and operations. Prepares proposals to win new programs.
Salary.com identifies five increasing levels of proficiency for each skill/competency. Some jobs require only a relatively low level of proficiency in each skill/competency, while other jobs will require a more advanced level of proficiency in the same skill/competency. These levels rate the degree of proficiency (skill level, expertise) we expect the incumbent to perform in the given skill/competency for the given job. Note that we intentionally do not associate timeframes or years of experience in performing the skill/competency because that can be misleading. Proficiency levels identify what the incumbent knows and can do rather than how long they have been doing it. Also, note that the proficiency levels are cumulative, e.g., a level 4 proficiency implies the ability to perform all the behaviors at the lower levels.
Check each Program Manager skill and competencie below to view definitions.
Skill definition-Managing agreements, from their creation to execution by the chosen party and the eventual termination of the contract.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Describes the concepts and fundamentals of contract management.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Assists in contract management to ensure compliance of all parties with regulatory requirements.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Maintains the relevant tools and processes to support contract management.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Evaluates the performance of current contracts with the management team.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Designs latest processes and tools to help team members facilitate accurate contract management.
Skill definition-Implementing change by transforming our organization's goals, processes, or technologies to ensure business growth and success.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Documents change management controls, procedures, and requirements.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Compiles change readiness findings to support the overall change project.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Implements change management programs to improve operating efficiency.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Formulates operational and business workflow changes to maximize change adoption.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Establishes standard operating procedures to improve change and request management.
Skill definition-Insight into our organization's business, goals, and values. Ability to design and implement initiatives that facilitate successful outcomes.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Describes the market conditions that impact the business.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Collects and compiles competitor information for competitive analysis.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Communicates financial insights that positively influence the business plan development process.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Evaluates and explains the financial aspects of a business initiative to different teams.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Champions organizational change and digital transformation to drive higher business performance.
Skill definition-The process of planning, controlling and improving of product/service quality to maintain a desired and consistent level.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Describes the concept and process of quality management (QM).
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Documents and updates quality management processes, performance measures, and quality improvement plans for periodic review.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Implements quality assurance and control programs according to the latest procedures.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Ensures internal quality policies adhere to industry standards and regulations.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Keeps up-to-date on current quality management processes as they relate to market and regulatory trends.
There are 0 hard skills for Program Manager.
12 general skills for Program Manager, Contract Management, Change Management, Program Management, etc.
11 soft skills for Program Manager, Business Acumen, Quality Management, Resource Management, etc.
While the list totals 23 distinct skills, it's important to note that not all are required to be mastered to the same degree. Some skills may only need a basic understanding, whereas others demand a higher level of expertise.
For instance, as a Program Manager, he or she needs to be skilled in Business Acumen, be skilled in Quality Management, and be skilled in Resource Management.
