PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Program Director (Director Level)

 

MUST have prior Professional Services Organization experience (IBM, PWC, Bearing Point, Accenture etc.) 

 

The Program Director is a leadership position within the project management organization. This position will oversee the timely initiation, management and closure of a program of technology projects for a specific set of Partners. The Program Director will be responsible for driving the successful and timely delivery of revenue-generating initiatives through the use of established project management practices and standards set by the project office.

 

The Program Director will be expected to provide purpose, direction and motivation to a team of project managers and will have ultimate responsibility for the quality and execution of their project plans. The Program Director and his or her team will maintain all financial, labor-based and status-related information for all projects managed within his or her verticals. This information will be reviewed on a regular basis by senior management both inside and outside the technology organization.



A Program Director will be expected to have superior proficiency in the following areas:

 

Leadership skills ' This position will lead a team of project managers. The candidate will be expected to create and maintain a collaborative work environment, set goals, give clear direction, provide decisive and positive feedback to members of his or her team, and empower individuals to take initiative and responsibility for their projects. A successful candidate will demonstrate and insist on ethical and professional behavior in accordance with corporate values.

 

Project Management ' This position will have accountability for the successful delivery of multiple, simultaneous large projects. Candidate will work together with business and technology leads to build well-structured project plans that segment projects into pre-defined phases. A Program Director will be expected to use expert communication and leadership skills to establish a common understanding of project timelines, milestones, and expectations on delivery.

 

Relationship Management ' Should have ability to motivate and build collaborative teams who are dedicated to project delivery. Candidate will work in collaboration with senior management from specific business verticals and should be able to build a strong partnership with these individuals.

 

Experience - External:

Candidate must posses the following attributes:

 

' Possesses strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills

' Self-motivated and decisive

' Has excellent communication skills

 

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