Mgr, Mobile Program Management

Dev; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dev in Stamford, CT seeks an experienced Project Manager to establish standards and oversee PM/BA staff responsible for delivery of projects from concept through implementation.

You will partner with leadership to build roadmaps, coordinate multiple initiatives, and ensure on-time, on-budget results while promoting best practices and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree and PM certification preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects and teams, with ability to deliver on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Establish project management standards and oversee PM/BA staff.
• Lead roadmap development and coordinate multi-initiative deployment.
• Monitor project status, adjust resources and ensure milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Conduct performance reviews and drive continuous improvement plans.
• Recruit, hire, train and manage department staff.
• Maintain updated project documentation and governance.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Agile/SAFe

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business administration or related field

Project Management certification

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for establishing project management standards and for overseeing Project Management and / or Business Analyst staff, who are in turn responsible for project execution and delivery on a daily basis. Responsible for strategic development and implementation of assigned projects. Ensures completion of projects from original concept through final implementation.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.

Works closely with leadership to create roadmap and coordinate development and implementation of multiple initiatives.

Provides purpose, guidance and motivation to team members. Tracks project statuses; adjusts team member assignments and resource allocations to ensure project objectives are delivered on time and within budget.

Responsible for performance review and monitoring continuous improvement plans.

Manages project staff results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; Plans, monitors, and appraises job results.

Ensures alignment between project objectives and technical/operational solutions. Monitors and guides projects to ensure quality development and on-time delivery within budget.

Ensures updated project documentation is maintained.

Reviews and approves project budgets, funding requests, forecasts, invoices, cost allocations, and reporting.

Guides and reinforces project management best practices. Applies lessons learned from previous projects. Ensures compliance with department policies, procedures and practices.

Recruits, hires, trains and manages department staff.

Perform other duties as requested.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Ability to read, write and speak the English language to communicate with co-workers, customers, and external company personnel in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, straight-forward, and professional manner
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to supervise and motivate others
• Ability to prioritize, organize and handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a can-do attitude, diplomatic approach, confidence and comfort around peers and leadership team
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to establish rapport, define expectations and gain commitment to project goals and deliverables
• Ability to develop strong relationships with cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and independently
• Ability to translate and synthesize data and complex information into compelling narrative
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems collaboratively while working under pressure
• Proficiency with personal computer and software applications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business administration or related field, or equivalent experience
• Project Management certification or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum is preferred

Related Work Experience

• 5 + years of Project management
• 2 + years of Management experience

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office environment
• Flexibility to work extended hours
• 10-15% travel

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• SAFe or other similar industry certifications (preferred)

Related Work Experience

• c Mobile Industry Experience (preferred)