Lead Technology Program Manager

Lead Technology Program ManagerCommunication skills must be a strength; ability to craft key messages to SVP+ stakeholdersThey will be supporting a C-Suite backed initiative with high visibilityBelow are the additional details:Key initiatives or projects this individual will be driving:Key Responsibilities:Responsible for large, highly complex and/or high impact programs for the delivery and outcomes ofassignments within the programDevelops, analyzes, and manages the execution of program plans, schedules, status reporting andresource forecasts while controlling and mitigating program level risksEnsures successful execution and completion as per the defined cost, time, scope, and quality inadherence with established organizational practicesCollaborate with C-level executive leaders, Technology program and project sponsors, customers,vendors and other key stakeholders to identify program initiatives, and influence the prioritizationof projects, deliverables, and decisions necessary for optimal program deliveryResponsible for program and project teams by recommending or requesting resources to supportprogram/project demands, communicates a clear vision of goals and objectives, and provides technicalknowledge and input for deliverables worked on by the teamDevelops and manages program and project timelines, budgets, financials, forecasts, spend, and globalresource utilization, providing input and justification of impact to the team to make adjustments whenissues are identified and require resolutionCollaborates with cross functional global workforce and 3rd party solution provider(s) to achieve desiredbusiness outcomes and ultimately to create and execute integrated and efficient program plansCommunicates a clear vision and technical understanding of program goals and objectives to project teams, setting expectations and holding project teams accountable to those expectationsMeasures and reports program-wide progress against the business caseDecomposes work into program execution plans (i.e., work breakdown structures) and technical objectives(e.g., software and system development needs, IT architecture, testing requirements, security protocols, etc.), partnering with the business and/or Product teams to translate business plans into tactical action itemsPartners with cross-functional Business and Technology leaders to identify and manage program interdependenciesResponsible for program level risks, issues, and scope changesAnticipates and manages dependencies affected by ongoing changes across projects; establishes contingency plans and recommends ways to mitigate future risksShares program/project management expertise and technical knowledge around standard methodologies and practicesEngages with partner project/program management groups to ensure that non-technical components are managed and delivered as needed to support overall delivery of the technology programServes as a technology subject-matter-expert for program/project management resources that participate from outside the technology organization, sharing and translating technology concepts and processes