Director Program First Data Omaha

Job Description
The Program Director is responsible for the coordinated management of multiple related projects which are directed toward a common objective. Accountable for delivering programs on time, within budget, and within scope. This individual will lead and coordinate cross-functional, cross-departmental, cross-company teams that are responsible for all aspects of a project, from initiation to closure. The Program Director exemplifies the highest level of initiative and leadership skills and acts as a mentor for more junior members of the department.

Insures project methodologies, project delivery processes, and implementation management processes are followed. This includes managing and driving:
• Project/Program Schedule
• Risk and Issue Management
• Scope Change Management
Manages the program budget. This includes understanding and validating estimates, cost variance tracking, and managing project resources effectively.
Provides clear and concise project communication; both written and verbal.
Facilitates/manages project communications and stakeholder, client and project team expectations.

Preferred Responsibilities

Preferred QualificationsBachelors degree, 8-10 years experience, or equivalent, or equivalent military experience, PMP, CSM a plus. Job Specific Responsibilities

The Program Director is responsible for the coordinated management of multiple related projects, and in many cases, ongoing operations which are directed toward a common objective. Accountable for delivering programs on time, within budget, and within scope. This individual will lead and coordinate cross-functional, cross-departmental, cross-company teams that are responsible for all aspects of a project, from initiation to closure. The Program Director exemplifies the highest level of initiative and leadership skills and acts as a mentor for more junior members of the department.
Insures project methodologies, project delivery processes, and implementation management processes are followed. This includes managing and driving:
• Project/Program Schedule
• Risk and Issue Management
• Scope Change Management
Manages the program budget. This includes understanding and validating estimates, cost variance tracking, and managing project resources effectively.
Provides clear and concise project communication; both written and verbal.
Facilitates/manages project communications and stakeholder, client and project team expectations.

Skills/Experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Project and or Microsoft Project Server
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Proven success in delivering projects within budget and specified timeframes, while ensuring customer satisfaction
• Proven problem solving skills from problem assessment to solution selection
• Ability to identify alternatives and make contingency plans
• Capacity to embrace change and quickly adapt to new situations, changes in direction, and altering priorities
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments
Clarity experience a plus

Autonomy

Makes complex decisions and recommendations under limited direction and using high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
Candidate Requirements

Responsibilities

Works with constituent Project Managers (who are responsible to the Program Director for the execution of their project Autonomy:

Makes complex decisions and recommendations under limited direction and using high degree of initiative and independent judgment.

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