• Senior Program Manager

    Robert Half Technology (Portland, OR)


    Description

    Robert Half is searching for a Senior Program Manager to support a client in the utility industry.

    Job Responsibilities:

    + Lead large complex strategic projects or programs assuming accountability for delivering results

    + Manage project/program team including other project managers and external resources

    + Develop project plans budgets scope timelines outcomes and deliverables using internal PMO tools and templates

    + Identify manage and resolve inter-project/program dependencies working with other project managers and stakeholders

    + Conduct analyses to estimate and track project costs and budgets

    + Create and maintain project/program operating model including working with key stakeholders and steering committees

    + Define resource requirements and negotiate availability with resource managers

    + Manage vendor relationships to align vendor schedules costs and deliverables with the overall project plan

    + Establish maintain and update project risk log. Resolve project issues and escalate as appropriate

    + Manage project change control and follow existing policies

    + Ensure project-related documentation is accurate and complete

    Requirements

    + Thorough knowledge of project and program management theories models and techniques

    + Demonstrated success applying project management concepts and techniques across large mission-critical projects/programs

    + Understanding of business process improvement and change management desired

    + 7 years of progressive project management leadership experience

    + Proficiency in PM software Planview

    + Strong preference is to have experience in leading Field Operations GIS Implementations and Asset Management

    + EAM projects or the following technologies: Clevest, IQGEO, ESRI, SAP, Azure, M365

    Soft skills:

    + Strong communication and presentation skills across all levels of the organization

    + Demonstrated analytical skills including problem solving and critical thinking with attention to detail

    + Ability to facilitate meetings and manage difficult conversations with tact and diplomacy

    + Ability to gain and maintain credibility at all levels of the organization

    + Strong leadership and organizational skills.

    + Knowledge of performance evaluation and change management.

    + Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

     

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