US PCG Innovation Program Manager

At a Glance:

Statement of Interest: No 

Contact: Justin Harp

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The Opportunity:

The US PCG Innovation Program Manager is responsible for overseeing innovation programs and projects that redefine our service model and what we offer our clients and prospective clients. They will be responsible for research, project design, internal communication, quantitative and qualitative analysis, client or consumer learning, and collaboration within US PCG and other groups across the firm.

The Day-to-Day:

• Manages a program to ensure the elements are completely and efficiently meeting the business requirements
• Manages all phases of project from envisioning through deployment
• Defines program scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Proactively manages changes in program/, identifies dependencies and critical path, and devises contingency plans
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining all timelines and budgets related to the program
• Based on evaluation, makes recommendations to management regarding solutions to resolve business problems within the managed program
• Assesses requirements to deliver program components and sub-components, which may include implementation of solutions, staffing of the projects, timelines, etc.
• Coordinates all departments related to the program which may include IT, and Finance, Third Party Vendors and Business Users
• May work with and guide department personnel, Business Analysts and Project Managers to evaluate current business processes and requirements
• Coaches, mentors, and motivates team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work
• Develops best practices and tools for program execution and management

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 3 years of experience in specific field preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, internal clients, and other departments
• Highly-developed analytical ability
• Strong familiarity with change management and creative independent problem solving

We will conduct a preliminary screen of applicants based on qualifications, performance and manager feedback. Those who meet the hiring manager’s requirements will be moved forward in the process by participating in an interview. If you’d like to know more about the role, feel free to get in touch with Justin Harp.

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