Program Manager
Program Manager
The Program Manager is responsible for the definition of the
coordination and some
management
of
all the projects
aiming at the transformation of a company, in response to business objectives. Interdependent and concomitant, these projects are integrated into a program. The role of the Program Manager is to
lead the teams, the partners,
organize the implementation of projects
, ensuring that each project contributes to the achievement of the overall program objective.
MAIN ACTIVITIES:
The main activities of the Program Manager consist of:
- Organize programs and activities in accordance with the mission and objectives of the organization
- Develop new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization
- Create and manage long-term goals
- Develop a budget and an operating plan for the program
- Develop an evaluation method to assess the strengths of the program and identify areas for improvement
- Write program funding proposals to ensure uninterrupted service delivery
- Manage a team with varied talents and responsibilities
- Ensure goals are met in areas such as customer satisfaction, safety, quality and performance of team members
- Implement and manage changes and interventions to ensure the achievement of project objectives
- Meet with stakeholders to make communication easy and transparent regarding project issues and service decisions
- Produce accurate and timely reports on the status of the program throughout its lifecycle
- Analyze program risks
SKILLS AND QUALITIES:
The Program Manager must be able to:
- Coordinate cross-functional work teams for task completion
- Demonstrate effective leadership and analytical skills
- Communication in written and verbal ways, as well as relationship building
- Demonstrate team spirit and the ability to work under pressure with an advanced level of self-organization and initiative
- Be available, reliable with a high level of precision
EDUCATION:
To become a Program Manager, it is necessary to obtain a
bac +5 diploma
such as :
- Engineering school generalist or specialist in the field of activity of the company;
- master 2 technical specialist in the field of activity of the company.
A diploma or certification in
administration or management
business
is a plus.
This position requires experience of 6 years minimum
, including initial experience in team management and coordination (project manager or technical product manager.