Program Manager *Sunnyvale**, CA**.*
Following is the job description. Please let me know if you have any Consultant. *Responsibilities: * * Partnering with Program/Project Managers at all levels to define project needs, deliverables and due dates * Partnering with Program/Project Managers at all levels to combine several project tracts into single program status to feed into larger Dashboard * Executing to the agreed upon plan and calling out risks/contingency plans as appropriate * Driving cross-functional team deliverables and schedules * Defining and hitting target milestones * Managing assigned projects according to plan * Driving core team/s through tactical issues and strategic planning * Ensure property kick off process is followed and key customer engagement milestones are met * Promote best practices in design, development and deployment * Work with team and internal customers to conduct post mortems, organize and prioritize feedback into actionable improvements * Write wiki documentation to facilitate adoption, training and ease of use * Managing open issues and working cross-functionally to identify risk and drive contingency planning & communication as necessary * Providing weekly status updates and documentation on all projects (dashboard) * Ability to think through potential scenarios and drive thorough examination of solution options – rather than directly apply policy. No two scenarios are exactly alike, so this individual needs to be able to build standards, but also navigate through Y! to have a flexible/adaptable approach for each project *Minimum Job Qualifications:* * BA/BS degree, preferably in Computer Science or Engineering * Project Management coursework and/or experience * Familiarity with metrics, operations, and the complete product lifecycle (e.g., MRD, PRD, functional specifications, design specifications, implementation, PR, marketing, etc.) * Solid skills in both written and interpersonal communication, in relationship building, and in collaboration in a cross-functional team comprised of diverse personalities, skill sets, and levels of experience. * Excellent organizational skills, focus, and attention to detail * Ability (and desire) to work in a fast-paced, energetic and sometimes hectic environment. Experience with building something from the ground up and knowing how to adapt process needs as a project and process matures, is highly desirable. *Preferred Job Qualifications * * Experience in developing detailed plans for complex projects involving challenging requirements, limited resources, and fixed deadlines. * Experience on delivering on multiple projects simultaneously, building appropriate processes and tools, delivering results, and familiarity with standard project management concepts, practices, and procedures * Experience with building something from the ground up and knowing how to adapt process needs as a project and process matures, is highly desirable. * Formal project management training and/or certification is a plus. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "KNOW.IT" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/know_it_az?hl=en.
