Principle Program Manager

Principle Program Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Business discipline preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of experience actively leading multiple IT projects of large size and/or scope with at least 5 years of demonstrated experience managing a program/portfolio with business and vendor partnering.
• Proven ability to develop effective, matrixed, cross-organization programs and best practices, collaborating and communicating across business and technology stakeholders and multiple geographies.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and switch between tasks quickly.
• Strong interpersonal and influence skills to cultivate relationships, facilitate negotiations, and build partnerships with key stakeholders at all levels.
• PMI’s Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification or equivalent is highly preferred. Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
• Ability to develop and understand program vision strategy and roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Work with Business, IT leaders, as well as vendors to develop project and program resourcing strategies to ensure optimum support for projects and for the day-to-day operational activities.
• Responsible for program planning and scheduling, including the timing and resources required to deliver upon key milestones/deliverables and the implications from key interdependencies.
• Demonstrate the most effective execution of projects within the division.
• Establish and implement metrics that measure project performance. Ensure accurate status reporting of all projects and programs.
• Maintain grade and quality of milestones and deliverables within defined and agreed upon program requirements.
• Implement engagement model with key stakeholders to manage expectations, drive decision making, resolve issues, and course correction (as necessary) to meet program goals.
• Demonstrate a commitment to customer service. Anticipates, meets, and exceeds expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively, making stakeholder issues a priority.
• Manage dependencies across programs within the portfolio and with other portfolios.
• Identify program impediments and guide proper escalation to individuals/groups as needed.
• Work within the defined standards and procedures as set out by Jabil IT to successfully deliver the projects.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• AI or Data Scientist experience and manufacturing experience preferred.