Program Manager

Opportunity available for a Program Manager. In this role you will be responsible for the definition of all platforms, management of active portfolio, delivery of projects, project management improvement program, and all related support tools and approaches. Qualified candidate must be local to the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Candidate must be open for onsite work (hybrid) 3 days a week.ResponsibilitiesLead the implementation and continuous improvement of project management processes, methods, tools, guidelines, and standards to establish a stable, repeatable, and measurable framework to improve the probability of successful project deliveryOversee enterprise-level projects, ensuring projects are implemented in alignment with strategic and departmental goalsDevelop and continuously assess and improve methodology, processes, and governance to optimize PMO maturityDevelop and implement project management best practices & standards for ensuring repeatable and measurable outcomes, including certifications and qualifications for Program/Project Managers, success measurement criteria, methodologies, and toolsSet key performance goals and monitor performance indicators, while continually seeking to improve project transparency and efficiencyProvide organizational risk mitigation through comprehensive project risk assessment and planning techniques and implementation of best practicesDrive effective collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders across all functional business areasInterface with senior leaders to define project priorities and implementation opportunities and challenges, as well as keep them up to date with project risks, dependencies, and opportunitiesSupport the prioritization of projects based on strategic objectives, changing functional needs, resource capacity constraints, risk exposure, and interdependenciesMonitor compliance with policies and standardsQualificationsDemonstrated expertise in project management methodologies and toolsStrong project management skillsDemonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple complex projectsEffective team leadership & development abilities to mentor, coach and transfer knowledge and expertise to othersEffective group facilitation skills to lead large meetings, briefings, and strategic planning discussionsWell-developed interpersonal skills to build effective working relationshipsEffective conflict resolution and problem resolution skillsExpert-level knowledge of project and change management and associated methodologies, techniques, processes, and approachesBudget, cost, and profitability management skillsEffective negotiation skillsTen years of project management experience demonstrating progression of increased responsibilitiesSeven years of leadership experience, including leading a team of project managers and the PMO function, facilitating senior management business and project meetings, and preparing and delivering briefings to executive leadershipBachelor's degree in business, management, Information Technology, or related fieldProject Management Professional (PMP) certification