The Application Development Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of multiple complex application development projects and programs. This role requires a strong blend of technical understanding, program management expertise, and leadership skills to drive cross-functional teams and ensure alignment with strategic business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Leadership: Lead and manage the entire lifecycle of application development programs, from initiation to closure, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and timeline.
- Strategic Alignment: Work closely with product owners, business stakeholders, and technical leads to define program scope, objectives, and deliverables that align with the organization's strategic goals.
- Planning and Execution: Develop comprehensive program plans, including detailed schedules, resource allocation, risk management strategies, and communication plans. Oversee the execution of project tasks, ensuring timely completion and quality.
- Team Management: Foster a collaborative and high-performing environment. Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to project managers and development teams within the program.
- Stakeholder Communication: Establish and maintain strong relationships with all key stakeholders, providing regular updates on program status, risks, and challenges. Facilitate effective communication across teams and departments.
- Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues. Develop contingency plans and escalate critical concerns to senior management when necessary.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure that development processes adhere to best practices and standards, leading to high-quality, scalable, and maintainable applications.
- Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve program management processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Budget Management: Manage program budgets, track expenditures, and ensure financial targets are met.
- Vendor Management: If applicable, manage relationships with third-party vendors and contractors involved in the program.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Experience:
- 12 years of experience in program management, with a significant focus on application development or software engineering.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale, complex software projects or programs.
- Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Agile certifications (e.g., CSM, SAFe) are highly desirable.
Required Skills
- Program Management Expertise: Strong understanding of program and project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Hybrid).
- Technical Acumen: Solid understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC), modern development technologies, architectures (e.g., microservices, cloud-native), and best practices (e.g., DevOps, CI/CD).
- Leadership and Communication: Excellent leadership, negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to influence and motivate diverse teams.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
- Risk Management: Proficient in identifying, assessing, and mitigating program risks.
- Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated ability to manage expectations and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives.
- Tool Proficiency: Experience with project management software (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Asana, Monday.com) and collaboration tools.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with financial services industry or similar regulated environments.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience with data analytics and reporting for program performance.
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Job Family Group:
Technology
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Job Family:
Applications Development
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Time Type:
Full time
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Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
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Other Relevant Skills
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