Strategic Program Manager I
About The Position
The Strategic Program Manager will work closely with executive and senior leadership to ensure value realization of strategic enterprise initiatives. Enterprise initiatives encompass cross-functional programs that deliver business capabilities which drive competitive advantage, and frequently have lifecycles that span multiple years. This is an on site position located in Springfield, MO. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Lead the delivery of portfolio programs from concept to completion through collaboration to identify, justify, prioritize and deliver high value features and capabilities that drive business results. Develop business cases, financial impact analysis, and resource analysis. Plan, monitor, report and manage risk, resource allocation, budget tracking, and value delivery metrics. Develop a shared understanding with leadership of program goals, outcomes, timeframes, effort, and risk. Apply strong facilitation and negotiation skills to resolve conflicts and accomplish desired goals. Frame information and decisions to enable management and leadership to clearly understand decision milestones, recommendations, and options. Develop strong relationships with business, operational and IT leaders. Assist with the supervision and development of project managers including performance management, goal setting, hiring, evaluations and disciplinary actions. Demonstrate ownership and shared responsibility of program outcomes in partnership with all stakeholders. Leverage reporting and escalation mechanisms to hold managers and directors accountable to deliver projects, activities, and key milestones required to achieve desired outcomes. Perform all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (equivalent work experience considered in lieu of degree)
- 5+ years program and project management experience
- Experience managing a collection of interdependent projects as a program, delivering desired outcome(s)
- Proven experience with project management techniques, processes, and PPM tools
- Ability to apply sound decision making and problem solving with flexibility, agility and creativity
- Ability to demonstrate a sense of urgency and drive results
- Advanced interpersonal, collaboration, and negotiation skills
- Ability to communicate clearly, efficiently, and effectively within all levels of the organization
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree
- ERP implementation experience or similar large project experience
- PMP, PgMP, Agile and SAFe certifications
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of portfolio programs from concept to completion through collaboration to identify, justify, prioritize and deliver high value features and capabilities that drive business results.
- Develop business cases, financial impact analysis, and resource analysis.
- Plan, monitor, report and manage risk, resource allocation, budget tracking, and value delivery metrics.
- Develop a shared understanding with leadership of program goals, outcomes, timeframes, effort, and risk.
- Apply strong facilitation and negotiation skills to resolve conflicts and accomplish desired goals.
- Frame information and decisions to enable management and leadership to clearly understand decision milestones, recommendations, and options.
- Develop strong relationships with business, operational and IT leaders.
- Assist with the supervision and development of project managers including performance management, goal setting, hiring, evaluations and disciplinary actions.
- Demonstrate ownership and shared responsibility of program outcomes in partnership with all stakeholders.
- Leverage reporting and escalation mechanisms to hold managers and directors accountable to deliver projects, activities, and key milestones required to achieve desired outcomes.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
- Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
- Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
- Opportunities for Career Growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
