Program Manager

Overview

Trissential is a trusted partner for end-to-end quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. As a part of our parent company, Expleo, we are a global organization partnering with major corporations and leading non-profits in over 30 countries. Guided by our mission and values, Trissential puts people at the heart of our organization.

Come join an experience! Add your talent to a team of forward-thinking game changers that make an impact by driving innovative solutions.

Trissential is currently seeking a Program Manager to join our dynamic team in Houston, TX (Hybrid).

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

• The Program Manager oversees the efficient management of several projects’ workflow, finances, and resources of assigned teams and aligns with project sponsor on the overall project scope and timeline.
• You will be responsible for the execution and oversight of numerous projects and aligning financial and logistical expectations using timelines/schedules, budget tracking, and resource management SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
• The position is responsible for senior executive engagement and reporting on the state and performance of initiatives.
• Additionally, the position is responsible for oversight of the budget and financial management of the program portfolio.
• The ideal candidate will have a sharp business mind and a proven ability to strategize and implement high-level program initiatives.
• As a leader, you will have a strong talent for project coordination, team building and delegation while possessing a “Consultative Mindset.”
• If you are motivated by the desire to optimize productivity and nurture program success from inception to completion this is the role for you. 

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:  

• Align with various stakeholders on business and technology strategies and partner with global leaders to identify initiatives which can drive significant business value 
• Drive program delivery by leading large, complex projects across the organization 
• Prepare program level analysis and reporting of financial control, resource utilization, risk, change management, unplanned work, funding proposals, etc. Track cost and schedule status/performance and trend analysis. Highlight issues, conflicts, slippages, key milestone movements, etc. 
• Compare planned versus actual/forecasted. Hold self and other deliverable owners accountable to the program objectives 
• Lead review sessions with key stakeholders on program status, value delivery, risk, and proposal pipeline and development 
• Participate in strategic planning for the program portfolio. Translate strategic goals and priorities into technical strategies and objectives  
• Support PMO activities. Establish, refine, share and extend project management best practices and tools usage. Collaborate with business, functions and other IT teams for adoption and monitor usage 
• Drive adoption of agile principles to enable teams to deliver and manage products, services and capabilities across their life cycles  
• Partner with project sponsor, stakeholders and project teams to ensure project objectives, scope, budget, opportunities and risks are clear, understood, and all delivery plans are aligned and managed 
• Manage program and project teams for optimal return-on-investment, and coordinate and delegate cross-project and cross-team initiatives to support the strategic direction of the client while managing budget, change and operating plans against established business goals/objectives 
• Develop an evaluation methodology to assess program strengths and identify areas of improvement and lessons learned 
• Lead and manage diverse team members to optimize productivity and engagement 
• Ensure goals are met in areas including customer satisfaction, safety, quality and team member performance 
• Ensure the program operates in accordance with client policies, standards, and governance practices 
• Supervise and mentor Project Managers and Project Coordinators 
• All other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

Specific Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience  
• Master’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience 
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred or equivalent work experience 
• Experience in energy sector highly desirable including low carbon, biogas, and biofluids
• Experience with both operational and transformational programs
• Ability to be on site in Houston every 6-8 weeks as required
• Experience establishing a PMO and partnering with an EPMO on standards and frameworks

Performance Measures: 

• Effective transparency and communication with both your client and Trissential 
• The client is satisfied with performance 
• Trust is strengthened  
• Lives Trissential Values 

Working Conditions: 

• Remote / Virtual (Time Zone Requirement) 
• Potential for some travel  

Skills

Competencies: 

• Possess a “Consultative Mindset” that aligns the ability to function as a collaborative trusted advisor and connect effectively with clients to foster continuous improvement and innovation  
• Familiarity with project management concepts, tools, techniques, and best practices 
• Ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze, simplify, and translate complex business problems and apply the appropriate level of planning, organization, and structure to drive results to multiple levels in the organization 
• Ability to determine how to identify and improve processes 
• Ability to analyze the impact of new requirements and features 
• Ability to adapt quickly to client, environment, and team dynamics 
• Ability to work independently and take full responsibility for multiple areas  
• Experience with various project management methodologies including waterfall, agile and hybrid 
• Ability to lead meetings and interact effectively with various constituents and drive to consensus and resolution of questions/issues 
• Ability to handle concurrent projects of moderate or complex scope 
• Manage budget and funding channels for maximum productivity   
• Strategize, implement, and maintain project initiatives that adhere to organizational business objectives 
• Maintain organizational standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance 
• Develop program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement 
• Maintain organizational standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance 
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications, especially Project, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint 
• Strong verbal, written communication, and negotiating skills with the ability to adapt style and approach to various levels and audiences  
• Experience working both independently and collaboratively 
• Customer-focused, "do what it takes" attitude while being flexible and open-minded 
• An ability to multi-task (strong prioritization skills), with a sharp eye for detail 
• An ability to foresee and anticipate needs. You’ll be proactive and self-drive in nature!  
• A natural ability to motivate people and align expectations effectively 
• A sense of confidence in your style, yet flexible and exceptional at adjusting and meeting multiple demands 
• A sense of urgency to obtain results and respond well under pressure 
• A strong sense of team orientation, with the ability to establish and foster strong relationships 

Experience

• 10 years of professional experience as a Project Manager 
• 5 years in an advanced management role (preference given to those with program management experience) 
• Ability to organize, prioritize and delegate 
• Proven success in operating in a fast-paced environment 
• Experience in project management tools 
• Outstanding working knowledge of change management principles and performance evaluation processes 
• Experience with managing large-scale, cross-functional and global project teams 
• Expert stakeholder management skills