Program Lead

Duration: 18 months contract

Pay rate: $112/hr on W2

Job Summary:

As members of the Enterprise Architecture & Strategy (EAS) team, our Program Leads play a crucial role in our organization. EAS is responsible for Enterprise Architecture, Technology Strategic planning, Internal Consulting, and establishing consistent and measurable processes for work intake, execution, and data quality. The team also serves as the central support conduit for the Technology & Operations group pillars. Reporting to the VP of Major Programs & ePMO, the Program Lead is responsible for leading the seamless delivery of major programs for Technology & Operations and its business partners.

The aim of this role is to manage and standardize the efficient execution of program governance and deliverables for Major Programs. The focus is on managing the program's resources globally, often in a matrixed manner, to ensure the program is delivered to the highest standards outlined by the Technology and Operations ePMO. On a day-to-day basis, the role will matrix into the SVP of Transformation as initiative owner, with a focus on maintaining operational and delivery efficiency, mitigating and resolving risks, and managing and mentoring teams as the execution delivery leader.

The Major Programs team is responsible for delivery of the core strategic initiatives within the Technology and Operations Group, supporting the wider company strategic goals of the organization. The role will demand that the right candidate be an expert in building and maintaining relationships both internally and externally to the department, manage expectations and communicate clearly program goals and results at all levels.

The successful candidate should be versed in all project management methodologies and be able to lead a team of project resources to drive excellence in delivery, accountability and action across the program. The Program Lead will contribute through experience and learnings towards process change and improvement, have a deep understanding of scoping and scope development, operational standards, budget management, fiscal stewardship, team building and leadership. This is a client facing role, often interfacing with the senior operations and project team members of our client.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading the execution of programs strategic and transformation delivery in Technology & Operations. Partners with the SVP of Transformation, Business Change and Transition Teams. Leads project management delivery teams (matrixed).

• Leads execution programs for Technology & Operations Major Programs office on behalf of the organization.

• Develops and implements program strategies, plans, and schedules. Ensuring the program aligns with the organization’s strategy and goals and reports program progress status to stakeholders.

• Partners with the SVP of Transformation leading the Ops Model program for Technology and Operations.

• Accountable for IT Financial management across Technology M&A execution programs, ensuring robust spend control is in place. Close and strong working partnership with the Office of the CIO Business Operations teams and FP&A functions.

• Lead and inspire teams of global project professionals, providing guidance and coaching as required.

• Lead indirect and multi-disciplinary teams across the program as required to ensure cohesiveness across the business, and set clear deliverables as required to ensure decisions are made in an agile way but are coordinated effectively where necessary.

• Responsible for always upholding the Code of Ethics, and ensuring high standards of accountability within the business.

Degree or certifications required:

• Certification in program management

Required background/ Skillsets:

• Proven leadership success in dynamic, fast paced environment with multiple constituents

• Strong project and strategic program management experience with a passion for processes and procedures.

• 5 years’ experience delivering major program in large multi-million-dollar media and/or technology environments

• Possess superior communication and customer service skills.

• Able to build strong relationships at all levels of the organization.

• Experience of working for a global company with both direct and matrix reporting

• Sound knowledge of product management, platforms, systems ecosystem to align various technology and business stakeholders towards Investments strategic goals.

• Maintain strong work ethics with high integrity. Consensus and team builder. Must be extremely results oriented.

• Proven ability to excite and lead a successful team, is data-driven and outcome orientation.

• Ability to multitask and handle on a proactive basis, changing priorities in a fast-paced environment to maximize time-management and efficiencies.

• Demonstrated business acumen, problem solving skills, intellectual maturity and relationship management skills.

• Ability to balance risk with business priorities and apply the appropriate sense of urgency to issues.

• Adept in Financial Management of large programs/projects

• Excellent in engaging with various technology & business stakeholders at varied level to align them towards the common objectives.

Excellent execution focused attitude to see through organization vision & strategic goals are commonly shared, understood and met using various execution strategy actions.

• Strong analytics and problem-solving skills in complex multi-faced conflicting situations.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.

Education:

• Master’s or bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.

Mandatory Experience:

• 10 years of total experience in large technology organization.

• Preferred Experience in media industry.

• Preferred Certifications (any of the below): PMI PfMP, PMI PgMP, PMI PMP, A-CSM, CSM, SAFe.

Nice-to-Haves:

• If they have a level with technology (propriety, media technology etc.) and understanding how technology works

• If they come from a decent project management background.

• Ability and global nature of working with companies outside of the US.