Functional / Technical Responsibilities

• Facilitate the development and governance of the Strategic Action Plan in conjunction with Somos Strategic Roadmap and Budget. Ensure interdepartmental alignment and prioritization in conjunction with leaderships strategic direction.
• Execute program management processes, including partnering with senior leaders, Finance, Legal and HR to understand the cost and human resource impacts.
• Demonstrate strong collaborative leadership, critical thinking, communication, accountability, analytical and teamwork
• Focus on continuous improvement, strategic alignment, and program/project execution to drive sustainable value outcomes for the business.
• Oversee governance process, policies, standards and procedures to drive effective program and project management, deliver quality services and improve project execution effectiveness.
• Prioritize and oversee management of current projects and provide guidance and direction for future projects.
• Manage multiple complex and/or strategic projects and program initiatives.
• Manage a moderate to large portfolio of project teams.
• Define project scope and develop project plans and deliverables, detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans and status reports, as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of internal Somos business operations and strategy.
• Execute project management governance processes as defined via the Portfolio and Project Management Governance standards.
• Monitor and coordinate risks and dependencies across the projects in the program and resolves conflicts.

Relationship Management

• Work in partnership with Somos senior leadership, including the Executive Leadership Team(ELT) on strategic initiatives including anticipating issues, providing advice, and sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Facilitate leadership collaboration on Program Management strategic topics.
• Develop strategic relationships with other team members and business partners, and collaborate across the Senior Leadership team to align with Somos internal and external demands.
• Proactively assess and adapt initiatives throughout project duration and pivot as needed.
• Coordinate and support Finance with portfolio and program financial budgets, objectives, and financial forecasting.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders, functional teams, vendors, and leaders to ensure program alignment and support.
• Lead large teams composed of internal and vendor resources in the execution of multiple, complex programs and projects.
• In partnership with the ELT, create a relevant strategic action plan, ensuring clear content, structure, and communication.
• Work as a servant leader to facilitate strategic alignment across the organization.
• Foster an environment of collaboration and innovation to empower cross-functional teams to navigate as appropriate so they can thrive and achieve value-based outcomes.
• Proactively assess and adapt initiatives throughout project duration and pivot as needed.
• Act as a coach to junior project managers, executives and others who need assistance and advice regarding project management practices.
• Perform risk assessment and recommend mitigation plans to project/ program leads.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Program Management, Strategic Planning, or related field.
• 8 years related experience.
• Experience managing diverse projects teams including technical staff, vendors relationships, and internal stakeholders.
• Experience with agile methodologies.
• Strong understanding of Project Life Cycle methodologies and System Development Life Cycles.
• Strong understanding of architecture, design & implementation of technical solutions.
• Strong written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills with internal/external customers and various audiences.
• Ability to present complex information to individuals and small groups.
• Exceptional organizational, conceptual, and analytical skills.
• PMI PMP certification or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Technical experience (e.g., applications development, networking, computer systems operations, or engineering disciplines).
• Scrum Master certification.
• ITIL certification.
• Strong understanding of architecture, design & implementation of technical solutions

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of this position. Aspects of this job description may change at any time, with or without notice. This job description is not intended as and does not create an employment contract. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.
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