Program Manager - Houston, TX

Program Manager
Location: Houston, TX

The role will report to the Portfolio Execution Lead and will be responsible for managing a portfolio of projects aligned to the Strategic Initiatives

• Project planning and management of multiple large and complex projects simultaneously with strong customer focus
• Strategic thinking and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and influence cross-functional teams for effective solutions
• Translate project sponsors expectations into clearly defined scope. Responsible for end-to-end coordination, ensuring delivery on needs, goals and expectations of the functional stakeholders
• Provide guidance to the various work streams, and structure and develop project plans with direction from appropriate functional and business area stakeholders
• Bridge gap between business outcomes needed and technical delivery by having good business sense and willing to learn about the areas supported
• Identify and report on project health, risks, issues and dependencies.  Effectively manage timely escalation and resolution of roadblocks
• Lead in a changing and fast-paced environment while being comfortable with ambiguity. Keep team nimble to adapt quickly to minimize impacts to outcomes

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or another related field
• 10 years of relevant professional experience, ideally including experience working in a similar or related function in the IT, Insurance, Finance industries
• Deep project management experience managing a diverse portfolio (Innovation, Data, Regulatory, Compliance, Digital, etc.) consisting of both systems/technical and business changes
• Successfully delivered multiple $1m projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment
• Financial acumen with proven experience in managing and participating in budget reviews, including forecasting and presentation to senior leadership
• Sound knowledge and practice of agile framework and roles
• Experience in coaching others in project or program management roles
• Proven problem-solving skills along with the ability to assess current practices, identify opportunities for improvement, build consensus and drive the implementation of related changes
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal), including meeting facilitation
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills