This position is for a Program Manager who will be part of the Global Functions IT Leadership team and responsible for cross functional Strategic Programs driven out of Global Functions IT . The role requires a seasoned IT Program Manager with a strong technical background with one or more technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive IT strategy and planning for Global Functions IT
- Ownership for Strategic Projects/Programs
- Drive continuous Improvement in Operations and Projects
- Develop strong Business relationships with the Business Units, drive stakeholder communications/meetings
- Coordinate with all Global Functions IT leads to track Headcount, Budget and Org Management
- Drive the planning and execution of Transformation projects to optimize the Systems landscape
- Support the engagement with third party System Integrators, drive escalations and ensure adherence to SLA's
- Track operational metrics, ensure systems are staying within their SLA's for availability and performance
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or a related area of study
- 10+ years of IT Project/Project Management experience
- Strong Technical background in one or more Technology areas
- Background in large scale IT applications implementation/roll out, preferably in SAP and related technologies
- Strong organization and project management skills
- Possess excellent presentation, communication and collaboration skills
- Strong at developing and maintaining relationships with senior executives from Business teams
- Outstanding PowerPoint and Excel skills with the ability to succinctly communicate strategy and plans to senior leaders
- Ability to see the details and the big picture equally well, solid decision making skills
- Ability to identify gaps in operational processes or projects and drive improvement initiatives
- Self-driven, confident and solid time management skills
- Ability to pull large, diverse groups together (virtually or in-person)to drive problem resolution or decision making
