Program Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director, Program Management Organization, the Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing the successful execution of projects and driving the development and delivery of high-quality products. The Program Manager will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define project scope, goals, and deliverables and be responsible for overall execution through the Doble Program Management Process. Their strong leadership and communication skills will be crucial as they coordinate resources, manage timelines, and mitigate program risks. The ideal candidate for this position will have a proven track record in project or program management and have knowledge of product development methodologies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion under a particular strategic initiative or industry vertical or product line
• Develop professional project management standards and ensure these are implemented and maintained
• Leads the creation and implementation of projects for forward planning period ensuring delivery of agreed projects to maximum benefit
• Works closely with project sponsors, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives
• Ability to create an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) with inputs from the cross-functional team.
• Manages project teams for optimal return-on-investment, and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives
• Identifies key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors
• Develops and manages budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives
• Leads program review sessions to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
• Monitors and reports on spend to budget and status, specifically calculating overall project cost, Estimate to Complete, and Estimate at Completion.
• Identifies, analyzes, evaluates, and overcomes project risks to budget or schedule, and produce program reports for management and stakeholders
• Communicates with the team and drive all members to complete delegated tasks
• Reports and escalates project risks to budget or schedule to management as needed and recommend appropriate corrective action
• Develops a budget and operating plan for the program
• Meets with stakeholders to make communication easy and transparent regarding project issues and decisions
• Ability to work closely with the Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Offer Management teams on roadmaps, product business case, and strategy
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by management
• Ability to evaluate a candidate for a position on the project team
• Ability to manage project change management of a cost or schedule overrun, a quality issue, or a scope creep & project risk mitigation

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

BS degree in Engineering or Computer Science or the equivalent combination of education and experience

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• At least 4-8 years of Program Management experience successfully managing multiple large projects in a technical environment.
• Must have an understanding of the fundamentals of project management.
• Experience with MS-Office with particularly strong skills in Project, Word, and Excel.
• Experience in Scrum and tracking of sprint schedules.

HELPFUL CERTIFICATIONS (Preferred):

• Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification
• Project Professional Qualification (PPQ)
• Scrum Master Certification
• ITIL certification
• Equivalent Certification outside of the US

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE (Not Required):

• Experience in High Voltage monitoring equipment design, application, and implementation
• Basic technical understanding of test equipment product project design and functionality
• Experience in working in any of the following industries is desired;
• Electric Utility or Alternative Energy systems
• Military (Technical or Project specialties)
• Commercial/Industrial Electrical
• Software Development
• Datacenter applications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Significant experience and strong delivery record in enterprise technology project management and associated resource management.
• Experience of managing and developing diverse project enterprise technology project management teams with different skills sets and levels of experience.
• Proven practical experience and qualification in an accepted project management methodology.
• Significant experience of delivering projects in partnership with third party suppliers.
• Good knowledge of industry technology trends and comfortable with technical detail/concepts.
• Ability to grasp technical briefs quickly, draw out information from technically focused resources and translate technical to business as needed. An understanding of the fundamentals of project management.
• Proven proposal writing experience.
• Experience with MS-Office with particularly strong skills in Word, Visio, and Excel.
• Hands on experience with project management software, like MS Project.
• A high degree of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• Strong organization skills to take initiative and manage multiple tasks and work independently in a deadline-driven, fast-paced team environment.
• Proven ability to write professional reports, business correspondence and project plans.
• Demonstrated an ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Skills to proactively communicate project status and issues.
• Excellent written and oral English communications skills.
• The skills to coordinate the work and activities of others through influence and collaboration.
• A history of developing specific goals and planning to prioritize, organize, and accomplish a project.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship management skills to effectively engage with stakeholders and deal with a diverse set of problem.
• Ability to respond well under pressure, solve problems with innovative solutions.
• A history to consistently meet deadlines.
• Self-starter qualities.
• Analytical and data driven skills.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills to validate the requirements/scope of a project and present information to all levels of the organization.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is often required to stand, sit, use computers, read, write, type, use copy machines, file paperwork, use telephones, and utilize written and oral communication to interact with clients, co-workers, and customers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job. Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds. Must use assistance when lifting 50 or more pounds.

Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job related skills, as well as relevant education or training experience.
Salary Pay Range Minimum $140,879.24 - Midpoint $176,099.05

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the "essential functions" of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his/her expertise in performing the function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United Sates. Doble Engineering is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.