Sr Director of Programs

MKS Instruments • Andover, MA

2d • $200,000 - $280,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Sr Director of Programs is accountable to oversee and direct the MKS IT Program Management Office (PMO). The Sr Director of Programs is a key member of the Office of the CIO’s (OCIO’s) and is a member of the extended IT leadership team working closely with other members of the OCIO and Technology Leadership Team to scope, schedule and advance programs and projects that deliver on the organization’s strategic goals. Preferred candidate will reside within commutable distance to visit the MKS Corporate Office in Andover, MA on a 1-2x monthly basis.

Requirements

• Problem Solving – Proven ability to identify, analyze and resolve complex issues at a high level and mentor teams through the problem-solving process. Willing to ‘take the pen’ on problem identification and resolution documentation to teach others.
• Communication – Able to synthesize difficult topics and communicate them in a manner that harnesses action across different levels and skill sets of audience.
• Decision making – Demonstrated ability to make sound judgements and take decisive action when needed
• Portfolio Strategy & Alignment- Ability to evaluate and align investments with enterprise strategy.
• Value and Risk Optimization – Skills balancing cost, risk and impact across the project landscape
• Governance Framework – experience establishing portfolio level controls and escalation procedures and implementing them in a manner that is fit for purpose for the organization in with it needs to operate.
• Enterprise Prioritization – Ability to lead leading prioritization of initiatives across IT helping teams of stakeholders adjudicate trade offs where necessary.
• Performance Management – demonstrated ability to create dashboards for executive oversight and decision making
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 20+ years of experience in project management, with at least 10 years in a leadership role with proven success in managing enterprise-level initiatives with significant cross-functional complexity.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional teams.
• The Sr Director of Programs will lead a team of approximately 20 dedicated program and project management employees and contractors and must have experience managing in a matrixed environment.
• This position is remote but requires working hours aligned with the Eastern or Central Time Zones. If you do not currently reside in one of these time zones, or are unable to work within these hours, please note that this is a formal eligibility requirement for the role.
• We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Preferred candidate will reside within commutable distance to visit the MKS Corporate Office in Andover, MA on a 1-2x monthly basis.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning and Direction Mature and implement PMO strategies, processes and policies to support the organizations’ strategic objectives. Allocate PMO resources effectively including people, budget and technology to support short and long term project execution needs
• Team Leadership and Management Lead and mentor an high-performing team of program and project managers, providing guidance, mentoring and fostering a collaborative environment and develop internal talent. Serve as a hands-on manager of managers within the PMO organization. Take primary accountability for ensuing MKS IT has the right mix of employee and contractor PMO labor Align project managers to projects as needs arise balancing tradeoffs when multiple demands are present
• Project and Program Oversight Establish standardized project management methodologies, tools, metrics, and reporting frameworks to ensure consistent and high-quality delivery. Mature or develop scalable processes for project financial management and resource capacity management. Establish processes to create and cadence to review integrated change roadmaps Ensure projects follow MKS practices for project planning, status reporting, issue and risk management and financial reporting. Drive meaningful and actionable dialogues focused on remediating risk and delivering value Through program managers, monitor project scope and manage any changes to ensure project objectives are achieved. Oversee budget management for all projects, ensuring financial resources are used effectively and efficiently. Ensure IT resources are effectively allocated and utilized across projects. Collaborate with IT department to align technology solutions with project management needs. Establish performance metrics and reporting mechanisms to track project risks, progress and outcomes.
• Steering and Governance Mature governance frameworks to ensure all projects align with the organization’s strategic objectives. Ensure projects have a standard governance structure that includes but is not limited to a fully resourced project team and steering committee. In partnership with VP OCIO, drive preparation for and leadership of IT Portfolio Governance and IT Executive Steering committee dialogues to drive decisions on prioritization, risk management, financial management and oversight and direction for key projects. Oversee the business aspects of Information Technology to support project execution.

Benefits

• MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement
• This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director