Program Manager
Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies
Date: 7 hours ago
City: Lansing, MI
Contract type: Full time
Program Manager Objective
Overall responsibility for coordinating, organizing, and controlling all Program activities within defined Business Area(s). To maintain alignment with the business strategy and accountability for all program activities. To be in charge of shaping the approach to achieving the desired outcomes through development to delivery. To work directly with the Project Managers, operational leaders, and other Program Management teams to ensure workloads are balanced on all projects. To communicate program status to stakeholders and sponsors. To escalate issues and risks to leadership and work closely with business and technical expertise.
Program Manager Responsibilities
Lead the development of the overall approach for Program Management Office, its major time frames, the definition of its major deliverables to address, and meet the desired goals and outcomes. Maintain alignment with the business strategy.
Manage day-to-day activities to ensure programs and projects meet organization goals and requirements. Implement and provide guidance related to PMO processes and policies. Oversee the work of project management staff, and work with other department leaders to define, prioritize, and develop projects and programs.
Partner with the stakeholders and sponsors to communicate program goals, objectives, and potential outcomes.
Required
Program Manager Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, insurance or other related field required, or equivalent experience may be considered.
Five or more years of program management experience with medium-scale programs and 7 or more years of project management experience required.
Experience as a senior project manager or other managerial position required.
Business acumen, including industry- and domain-specific knowledge of the organization and its business units required.
Proven successful track record in building positive relationships required.
Certification in Project Management (PMP) or actively pursuing.
Preferred
Familiarity with industry trends and innovation preferred.
Note Farm Bureau offers a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.
PM19
Overall responsibility for coordinating, organizing, and controlling all Program activities within defined Business Area(s). To maintain alignment with the business strategy and accountability for all program activities. To be in charge of shaping the approach to achieving the desired outcomes through development to delivery. To work directly with the Project Managers, operational leaders, and other Program Management teams to ensure workloads are balanced on all projects. To communicate program status to stakeholders and sponsors. To escalate issues and risks to leadership and work closely with business and technical expertise.
Program Manager Responsibilities
Lead the development of the overall approach for Program Management Office, its major time frames, the definition of its major deliverables to address, and meet the desired goals and outcomes. Maintain alignment with the business strategy.
Manage day-to-day activities to ensure programs and projects meet organization goals and requirements. Implement and provide guidance related to PMO processes and policies. Oversee the work of project management staff, and work with other department leaders to define, prioritize, and develop projects and programs.
Partner with the stakeholders and sponsors to communicate program goals, objectives, and potential outcomes.
Required
Program Manager Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, insurance or other related field required, or equivalent experience may be considered.
Five or more years of program management experience with medium-scale programs and 7 or more years of project management experience required.
Experience as a senior project manager or other managerial position required.
Business acumen, including industry- and domain-specific knowledge of the organization and its business units required.
Proven successful track record in building positive relationships required.
Certification in Project Management (PMP) or actively pursuing.
Preferred
Familiarity with industry trends and innovation preferred.
Note Farm Bureau offers a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.
PM19
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