Program Manager- Vendor Management

·        Maintains overall responsibility for implementation of a large, complex business & technology program consisting of multiple projects and vendors and its associated objectives

·        Develops and maintains exceptional business relationships with key stakeholders and sponsors

·        Works with sponsors and key stakeholders to set the program vision, strategy, objectives, scope, business case

·        Works with sponsors and key stakeholder to define the work breakdown structure (WBS), deliverables, milestones, timeline, and critical paths to deliver the program objectives

·        Oversees and coordinates the day-to-day activities of multiple vendors and project managers/teams to effectively manage risks and dependencies

·        Work closely with individual project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing 

·        Monitor execution of projects to ensure delivery of program objectives

·        Analyze, evaluate, track, and overcome risks and issues to successfully deliver the program Act as an escalation point for project issues that impact projects’ cost, schedule and / or performance.

·        Set-up and operate an effective program governance structure for the Program Sponsor and key stakeholders to monitor progress, track return on investment, make key decisions, and resolve risks and issues

·        Set-up and operate an effective program operating model, including an escalation model, to ensure effective communications across projects

·        Develop and publish PMO status updates and reports to communicate program wins, progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders

·        Work closely with Transition Managers to ensure effective change adoption across all stakeholders

Requirements

Requirements

·        At least 8 years of overall program and project management experience

·        At last 5 years of program management experience in progressively more complex business and technology programs for large, global companies

·        At least 2 years working with a systems integrator on large, complex programs

·        At least 2 years managing programs and projects with multiple vendors

·        Experience managing geo-graphically dispersed virtual teams

·        Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and solve problems

·        Experience in a high volume, fast-paced environment

·        Strong written and verbal communication skills

·        Ability to work well with all levels of the organization

·        Strong relationship-building skills

·        Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint