Sr Specialist It Program Management- It North

Nestle; Xico; Presencial; MXN 1,437,000 - 1,797,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A multinational food and beverage company is looking for an experienced IT Program Manager in Xico, Veracruz. This role demands over 10 years in IT and business, with strong leadership in agile project environments. The successful candidate will manage program structures, lead diverse teams, and oversee stakeholder communication. Ideal candidates will also have extensive change management experience and be effective in a global environment. This opportunity offers the chance to work with a dynamic team on high-impact projects.

Formación

• 10+ years of experience in IT and business/industry.
• 5-7 years of leadership roles across major projects and programs.
• Experience in managing change/transitions.

Responsabilidades

• Manage program structure and agile methodologies.
• Lead stakeholder mapping, communication, and reporting.
• Monitor project execution and assess program risks.

Conocimientos

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Change management

Agile methodologies

Effective communication

Cultural diversity management

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Descripción del empleo

Position Summary

'Under the supervision and guidance of her / his primary Community of Practice Lead and Head of Office of the CIO, Head of Stream / Head of Platforms based in Switzerland, the IT Program Manager manages a program as profiled above to ensure it delivers expected Business case to the Business partner, on time, on budget, on scope and on quality that may be clearly defined upfront or may require dynamic and iterative scoping, delivery and change management (agile program management).

adhering to established Program and Project Management methodologies.

S / He is responsible to structure the program, plan, budget, execute, monitor, control and close it, ensuring quality and integrity of the information across the enterprise.

Takes accountability for execution of projects part execution.

As part of this, is responsible to manage program level risks, quality and procurement; leads the program team and is the person that program level resources report directly to for the execution of the program tasks they are allocated.

This includes project managers of projects which are part of the program and applies across Zones / Businesses.

Position holder spends a considerable amount of his / her time at the Program's main locations.

A day in the life of...

• Program structure established, defining projects, implementing agile project methodologies.
• Program governance established, sponsors committed.
• Management of the interdependencies between projects in scope of the program.
• Direct or approve the use of professional service providers / external suppliers and determines their role across the program according to IT sourcing strategy.
• Milestones based program plan established, delivered through incremental releases / achievements.
• Value delivery plan created in parallel.
• Lead the development and maintenance of stakeholder mapping, communications and reporting.
• Program budgeted.
• Projects initiated, program monitored and controlled, risks assessed.
• Lead reviews with executive sponsor and stakeholders to identify organic or specific program needs and / or changes, and direct the development of appropriate approaches to address.
• Projects execution monitored.
• Business case measured (optional, decided by Business sponsor).
• Program is closed, projects are closed.
• Team and resources (time, money) managed in line with company Business principles and values.

What will make you successful

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, information systems, business administration or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of experience in IT and business / industry
• 5-7 years of diverse roles and increasing leadership responsibilities across major projects and programs, including agile projects and programs
• Leadership skills and track record in developing people in particular in managing virtual teams.
• Managing cultural diversity : respect for various cultures and understanding how to work with a variety of cultures in the most effective way.
• Experience in managing change / transitions.
• Operating in a matrix organization and development of influencing skills
• Stakeholder management in project / program management role
• Facilitation of issues and conflict resolution in a cross-functional environment.
• Experience with effective communication at different levels in the organization and in English
• Experience working in a global environment and with virtual teams.