Program Director

Network Connex; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Connex in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Program Director to supervise a broad portfolio of programs, ensuring delivery and high quality. You will mentor managers, inform management on progress and performance, and apply strategic thinking to align initiatives with organizational goals.

The role requires strong knowledge of project and program management, exceptional communication, and a hands-on ability to develop teams, manage budgets, schedules, risks, and compliance with legal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as program director or other managerial position.
• Extensive experience in the telecommunications industry.
• Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods.
• Excellent knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics.
• Strong data analysis, reporting and budgeting skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and program management software.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and set goals for programs aligned with strategic objectives.
• Plan programs from start to completion with deadlines and milestones.
• Develop or approve budgets and operations.
• Evaluate performance and determine improvement needs.
• Supervise program and project managers and provide feedback.
• Identify ways to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Apply change, risk, and resource management principles as needed.
• Review reports to monitor progress and issues.
• Ensure operations comply with legal guidelines and internal policies.
• Keep senior management informed with detailed reports.

Skills

Program management

Telecommunications

Performance metrics

Data analysis

Budgeting

MS Office

Basecamp

MS Project

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Basecamp

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary:

The Program Directorwill supervise a wide range of programs responsible for the delivery andoverall success of each program.Youwill supervise managersandinformmanagementonprogress andperformance.TheProgram Directormust havea broadknowledgeofprojectand program managementprinciples, theymust havea strategicmindset, as wellas be able tolead and develop their teams.The Program Director's goal is toensure every project and program will be delivered successfullytothe highest possiblequality of the organization.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Initiateandsetgoalsforprogramsaccordingtothestrategicobjectivesoftheorganization
• Plantheprogramsfromstarttocompletioninvolvingdeadlines,milestones,andprocesses
• Develop orapprovebudgetsandoperations
• Deviseevaluationstrategiestomonitorperformanceanddeterminetheneedforimprovements
• Superviseallprogramandprojectmanagersinvolvedtoprovidefeedbackandresolvecomplexproblems
• Discoverwaystoenhanceefficiencyandproductivityofproceduresandpeople
• Applychange,riskandresourcemanagementprincipleswhenneeded
• Readreportspreparedbymanagerstodetermineprogressandissues
• Ensureprogramoperationsandactivitiesadheretolegalguidelinesandinternalpolicies
• Keepseniormanagementinformedwithdetailedandaccuratereportsorpresentations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Initiateandsetgoalsforprogramsaccordingtothestrategicobjectivesoftheorganization
• Plantheprogramsfromstarttocompletioninvolvingdeadlines,milestones,andprocesses
• Develop orapprovebudgetsandoperations
• Deviseevaluationstrategiestomonitorperformanceanddeterminetheneedforimprovements
• Superviseallprogramandprojectmanagersinvolvedtoprovidefeedbackandresolvecomplexproblems
• Discoverwaystoenhanceefficiencyandproductivityofproceduresandpeople
• Applychange,riskandresourcemanagementprincipleswhenneeded
• Readreportspreparedbymanagerstodetermineprogressandissues
• Ensureprogramoperationsandactivitiesadheretolegalguidelinesandinternalpolicies
• Keepseniormanagementinformedwithdetailedandaccuratereportsorpresentations.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Provenexperienceasprogramdirectororothermanagerialposition
• Extensiveexperiencewithinthetelecommunicationsindustry.
• Thoroughunderstandingofproject/programmanagementtechniquesandmethods
• ExcellentKnowledgeofperformanceevaluation techniquesandkeymetrics
• Outstandingknowledgeofdataanalysis,reportingandbudgeting
• WorkingknowledgeofMSofficeandprogrammanagementsoftware(e.g.Basecamp,MSProjectetc.)
• Abusinessacumenwithastrategicability
• Excellentorganizationalandleadershipskills
• Ananalyticalmindsetwithgreatproblem-solvingabilities
• Excellentcommunicationskills

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Provenexperienceasprogramdirectororothermanagerialposition
• Extensiveexperiencewithinthetelecommunicationsindustry.
• Thoroughunderstandingofproject/programmanagementtechniquesandmethods
• ExcellentKnowledgeofperformanceevaluation techniquesandkeymetrics
• Outstandingknowledgeofdataanalysis,reportingandbudgeting
• WorkingknowledgeofMSofficeandprogrammanagementsoftware(e.g.Basecamp,MSProjectetc.)
• Abusinessacumenwithastrategicability
• Excellentorganizationalandleadershipskills
• Ananalyticalmindsetwithgreatproblem-solvingabilities
• Excellentcommunicationskills

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor'sorMaster'sdegreeinBusiness,Engineering,ConstructionManagement,orrelatedfield.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor'sorMaster'sdegreeinBusiness,Engineering,ConstructionManagement,orrelatedfield.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able tolift upto 15 pounds at times.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able tolift upto 15 pounds at times.