What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at Flexton Inc.?
Job Title: Program Manager
Location: Blue Ash, OH – Hybrid.
Duration: 6 Months
Keyskills - Data mapping, algorithm code, organizational change management, IT Implementation, supply chain/retail domain, large and/or complex projects and programs, acquisition/merger
Job Description
Delivery of new infrastructure, data mapping/algorithm code, new system consumer facing output, reporting solutions in PowerBI, flipping tech stacks in retail stores, operational impacts. Heavy dependencies on supply chain and manufacturing, and Finance.
Experience leading an acquisition, merger, or related program.
PMP certification.
Experience in leadership position delivering large and/or complex projects and programs.
Proven track record of delivering objectives on time and within budget.
Ability to anticipate and manage project/program risks Confident, solution-oriented independent worker
Dynamic presenter and facilitator skills, experience in presenting to senior management
Possess strong engagement management skills, strong business acumen, deep technical insights and with that have the ability to speak in both business and technical terms
Experience with managing external customers and understanding of deployment lifecycles is a plus
Expertise in applying the systems development and project management life-cycle processes involved with implementing I.T. solutions.
Proven problem solving and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability in team motivation and delegation.
Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate information to customers and to all levels within the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Work with Product Managers, Designers and Engineers across multiple Merchandising Domains and teams to help deliver new data mapping technology to support the newly merged Company.
Work with Product Managers, Designers and Engineers across multiple Merchandising Domains and teams to help deliver technology that supports rebannering newly aquired stores for the newly merged Company.
Work with other Merchandising Pillar PgMs and IMO Leaders to ensure weekly and executive status is accurate and audience appropriate.
Work cross-functionally to deliver technology with multiple dependencies
Mentor and coach Project Managers within the program.
Establish and update project and program plans with actual and forecasts and manage deviations from plan and program parameters.
Ensure all program and project requirements and/or objectives are properly documented and vigorously pursued to deliver the final product.
Deliver to time and cost within agreed tolerances for projects/programs.
Provide leadership for project managers and stakeholders and apply conflict resolution skills to resolve program and project issues.
Manage program and project risk, develop mitigation plans, and escalate decisions and unresolved issues as needed.
Create and track schedules, budget, risks and issues
Maintain program level communications with stakeholders at multiple levels
Work with peers to develop and drive goals, define technical specifications and detailed implementation plans for projects/programs
Effectively apply skills to impact program decisions
Focus on the benefits to be realized and the outcomes to be achieved.
Provide coordination of complex planning activities and optimize the use of resources (human and material)
Provide for an integration of outcomes with on-going business operations
Manage issues as they arise among the program’s component projects
Track project’s contributions to the program and toward the organizations’ overall benefits and work to ensure the ultimate success and acceptance of the program
Maintain continuous alignment of program scope with strategic business objectives and make recommendations to modify the program to enhance effectiveness toward the business result or strategic intent.