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Program Manager

AT IBM
IBM

Program Manager

Bangalore, India

Introduction

At IBM, our Project Managers excel by leading and coordinating a project team's overall performance, scope, cost, and deliverables. Our clients rely on timely and efficient status reports, and as Project Manager, you will drive the charge with project direction, metric definition, and performance management. If you are ready to help our clients and project teams succeed, we would love to meet you!

Your role and responsibilities

Experienced and driven Program and Project Manager to lead and oversee the successful delivery of key SW and HW projects

Responsible for managing and controlling multiple IT projects, making use of PM disciplines with the project management methods, tools and systems.

Responsible for delivering on commitments to meet customer expectation and maintaining customer relationships.

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Lead and manage multiple projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategies.

Responsible for managing project scope, resource, expenses, schedule, subcontractors, and contractual deliverables, which includes planning, tracking, change control, and risk management. Also, ensure that all projects can be delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.

Coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring clear communication, effective collaboration, and seamless execution.

Identify potential risks and issues, and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.

Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals.

Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders and executive leadership.

Responsible for communicating and articulating IBM's unique value to support both clients' and IBM's business growth.

Coordinating and managing internal resources and sub vendors for project delivery

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Minimum of 5 years of experience in program and project management, with a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects.

Strong understanding of project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana).

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and act decisively.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

At least 5+ years' software engineering or development industry experience

Must be willing to work 2nd shift (3:00 pm IST start)

Preferred technical and professional experience

Worked in the field of software engineering/software development.

Familiar with software engineering and/or Cloud operations

PMP or Agile Project Management certification

ITIL related certification

IBM product related skills

IBM Cloud Associate Certified or equivalent

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Client-provided location(s): Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job ID: IBM-11862
Employment Type: Other

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