Program Manager

PMO Program Manager

Job Description

Your Responsibilities:

• This position will manage the PMO team physically located at the GCC in India.
• The candidate will ensure that project goals/product goals are aligned with organizational objectives, and that team members understand how their work contributes to the overall success of the program
• Ability to oversee a wide variety (scope, size, stakeholders) of 2-4 connected projects within the associated program.
• Allocate resources effectively to maximize program outcomes and identify opportunities to optimize resources.
• Understand and support the strategic direction of the enterprise and associated business units, helping to guide which projects will deliver the greatest value to the overall portfolio.
• Guides and assist Project Managers and Project Analyst in pulling together a portfolio schedule that is reflective of the best path to deliver individual projects within scope, budget and time. Understands critical path identification and management.
• Guides and assist Project Managers and Project Analyst help them quickly adapt to changing situations, assess risks, and pivot strategies as needed to ensure program success.
• Ensures assigned Project Managers and Project Analyst proactively identify and mitigate potential risks to the program success, and keeps stakeholders informed of risk status and mitigation plans.
• Develop and mentor assigned Project Managers and Project Analyst and provide formal/informal coaching to build effective teams and upskill ADM personnel.
• Ensured Project Managers and Project Analyst effectively manage scope, cost and time regardless of the PM methodology (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid) deployed.
• Facilitate the management of resources, schedule and costs regardless of the PM methodology (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid) deployed.
• Ensures assigned Project Managers and Project Analyst are focused on the delivery of the Product as defined by the Product Owner (Agile) or Scope (Waterfall).
• Create an environment where multiple stakeholders’ voices are heard.
• Establish clear expectations and communication channels with key stakeholders to drive successful program delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and gain alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Establish a culture of collaboration and partnership within the program team and with external partners.

City

Bengaluru

State

Karnataka

Location Country

India

Your Profile:

• Identify and address potential roadblocks or obstacles to success, and work with team members to develop effective solutions
• Coach and mentor project managers and project teams, providing guidance and support to improve their skills and knowledge. 
• Give clear direction and expectations for team members, including defined roles and responsibilities and resources for training or development as needed
• Ensure that project goals/product goals are aligned with organizational objectives, and that team members understand how their work contributes to the overall success of the program
• Establish and maintain communication for mutual understanding and cooperation between GT PMO and IT Technology Operations. Acts as a Liaison to the IT Technology Operations organization helping to navigate heightened, sensitive and/or intense situations.
• Establish clear expectation and communication channels with key stakeholders in IT Technology Operations organization to drive successful project/program delivery.
• Understand and communicate Project/Programs/Major IT Technology Operations efforts to GT PMO
• Assist with facilitating approval processes for Projects/Programs via appropriate GT Portfolio governance and approval processes, i.e. annual Portfolio prioritization.
• Make recommendations based on Liaison role regarding allocation of resources effectively to maximize program outcomes and identify opportunities to optimize resources.
• Bachelor’s Degree from a credited institution in Business, Info System, Computer Science, Info Technology or related degree
• Masters from an accredited institution +
  • PMP Certification +
  • SCRUM Certification +
• 10+ years Project Management Experience along with 3+ years’ experience in a Program Manager role on medium to complex projects across multiple workstreams and/or business areas preferably application development and/or implementation of a SAAS/Cloud Base Solution.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Experience Level

Senior Level