Principal program manager Job Description
Principal program manager Job Description Template
Principal Program Manager oversees the successful execution of multiple projects, ensuring alignment with company strategy. Responsibilities include coordinating teams, managing budgets, and driving project completion to achieve business objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute program strategy, goals, objectives, and plans
- Lead and manage cross-functional teams to ensure program success
- Provide leadership and direction to project managers and other team members
- Monitor and report program progress to senior leadership and stakeholders
- Identify and mitigate program risks and issues
- Ensure compliance with program requirements and regulations
- Develop and manage program budgets and resource allocation
- Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure program alignment with organizational goals
Requirements:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in program management, preferably in a technology company
- Proven track record of successfully managing large, complex programs with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and lead a team towards achieving program goals
- Experience in developing and implementing program management processes and tools to improve program efficiency and effectiveness
- Ability to manage program risks and issues and develop contingency plans to mitigate potential impacts
- Experience in budget management and financial analysis, with the ability to develop and manage program budgets
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, such as business administration or computer science