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Job Description
Program Manager required for a leading insurance company to manage large-scale transformation programs in the Life & Pensions industry.
Responsibilities:
- Scoping: Define program scope and objectives, and prepare the business case with internal stakeholders.
- Governance: Establish program governance and ensure compliance with the Aviva Change Framework.
- Roadmap development: Create an implementation roadmap aligned with business objectives and report on progress.
- Technology oversight: Oversee the selection and implementation of new technology platforms.
- Team Building: Build a high-performing program team and provide necessary training.
- Cost monitoring: Track program costs and report actual expenses, explaining variance.
- Risk management: Monitor program risks, dependencies, and issues.
- Performance metrics: Develop metrics and KPIs to track program progress.
- Meeting management: Conduct regular meetings and report progress to senior leadership.
- Program Closure: Facilitate structured close-down of the program.
Key Qualifications:
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and presentation abilities to convey the transformation vision and secure buy-in from stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving: Initiative-taking in addressing challenges and mitigating risks.
- Business Delivery: Focus on achieving business benefits while controlling costs and resources.
- Decision-Making: Strong prioritization skills under pressure with senior stakeholders.
- Influencing Ability: Effective in driving strategic changes and exploring innovative solutions.
- Leadership Experience: Proven history in building and leading high-performing teams.
- Stakeholder Management: Skilled in optimizing relationships with third-party vendors.
- Budget Management: Confident in managing budgets effectively.
- Ownership: Takes responsibility for work with thorough follow-through.
- Learning Agility: Quick to learn and adapt to program objectives.
- Organizational Skills: Strong diligence and multitasking abilities.
Requirements:
- Relevant project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE II, Agile).
- Software Proficiency: Familiar with project management tools like Planview.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effective in engaging with various departments.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
- Mentorship: Experience in mentoring team members and a commitment to successful change delivery.
Benefits:
- Work From Home: Minimum of 3 days per week.