Program Manager – Products PMO

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Description:
The Program Manager is primarily responsible for the project management of program level initiatives and managing SCS (a user configurable system) release activities.Responsibilities include; managing cross functional product delivery teams, facilitating the product delivery process, developing and leading the overall project plan, and project managing SCS development efforts, SCS UAT, and SCS deployment activities.

The position requires exceptional project management skills and a strong project management background.

Major Duties and Responsibilities



Program Manager for the implementation of new products and enhancements to existing GMAC Insurance Dealer Product and Services product lines


Manage multiple projects simultaneously using various project management software, tools, and techniques


Directly managing the SCS release business unit efforts and work with IT to integrate the ITG efforts into a single cohesive project plan


Responsible for tracking key project milestones and recommending adjustments


Communicate regularly with senior leadership, product team, and project groups


Creates high performing and self sustaining cross-functional teams that efficiently use time and resources


Develop project material, communications, reports and metrics


Conduct product change feasibility studies that include preliminary project timelines and schedules


Perform release resource and capacity analysis, allocation, reporting, and communication


Provide release planning and support activities


Perform release planning activities, capacity analysis, allocation, reporting, and communication


Manage stakeholder relationships and act as a liaison within each product development team


Develop project material, communications, reports and metrics


Communicate regularly with senior leadership, product team, and project groups.


Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, practices, product knowledge, and project management practices

Requirements:
Required Skills and Abilities:



Project management experience


Well developed project and information management skills


Ability to effectively manage cross-functional teams


Strong communication and interpersonal skills


Knowledgeable on MS Project


Insurance Industry and dealership operations knowledge


Capable of managing several projects concurrently


High level of accountability


Ability to effectively prioritize tasks


Negotiation and creative problem solving skills


Strong decision making, customer service, and presentation skills


Ability to work with various PC applications


College Degree


PMP Certification (preferred)


Ability to travel 25% of the time (possibly on weekends)

Education: Bachelor

Experience: At Least 3 Years

Travel: About 25%

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Job Created: Wed Nov 04 2009 04:27:05 AM
Last Modified: Wed Nov 04 2009 04:27:05 AM