Project and Program Management - Program Manager Non Tech 3 - Military veterans preferred

2024-05-21
AppCast (https://www.appcast.io)
Other

/yr

  full-time   employee


Redmond
Washington
98052
United States

Job Description

Summary:

The main function of a non-IT program manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, etc or any other non-IT based project.

Job Responsibilities:

" Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.

" Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.

" Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.

" Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.

" Confer with management, production and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.

" Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.

Skills:

" Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

" Ability to work independently and manage one's time.

" Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

" Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.

" Knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.

Education/Experience:

" Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.

" PMI or PMP certification preferred.

" 5-7 years experience required.

Candidate Requirements

" Years of Experience Required: 5-7 overall years of experience in the field.

" Degrees or certifications required: business administration or a related field degree is required to be eligible for this role.

" Disqualifiers: Candidates with no technical writing, azure, cloud experience will not be eligible for the role.

" Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would contain Azure / cloud dev experience (Azure tenant setup. VM tenants), The role requires technical writing experience, security experience, and project management skills.

" Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on quality of work and deadlines.

Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience

1. Minimum 3-5 years experience with Technical Writing

2. Minimum 1-3 years experience with Security

3. Minimum 3-5 years experience with Program / Project Management experience