Senior Manager - TPM
Matawan, NJ

Job Description

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Job Description:

Program Management/Scrum Master leader with engineering, operations or IT background working on technologies and services. Candidate is required to demonstrate abilities in implementation of multiple projects for both partners and network life cycle. Must be capable of project managing cross-functional teams, assessing project details, requirements, resources, risks and building partnerships.

Responsibilities:

* Project manage cross-functional initiatives working with engineering managers and engineers to estimate efforts, define milestones, project plans and drive the schedule. Track progress, resolve dependencies, remove obstacles and manage risks.
* Apply Agile methodologies and tools with architects, developers and scrum teams to drive throughput and deliver on the product backlog
* Leverage technical experience in voice telecom, mobility (3G, 4G, LTE) and/or unified communications and collaboration (UCC) to drive new products and services effectively
* Liaison with partners, vendors and implementation teams to deliver Mobility and UCC Cloud Services
* Manage, organize and schedule engineering personnel, material and subcontractor resources as required for release deployment and production installation in accordance with SOW
* Continuously monitor performance metrics with the SOW and schedule and adjust tasks and priorities as needed to achieve objective.
* Leverage virtual teams, scrum of scrum or scaling techniques to provide program management across various products within a product line or line of business
* Provide regular updates to leadership and keep vendors and customers informed of progress achieved versus the plan
* Develop a relationship with client's representatives and decision makers.
* Insure efficient project closure and completion projects
* Be creative and innovative to bring new ways to improve the position and overall organization.

Purpose - Broad objective of the role

Key Objectives of Position:

* Individual will focus on the key objectives of a Program Manager: Governance, Alignment, Assurance, Management, Integration, Finances, Infrastructure, Planning and Improvement.

Individual Specifications:

* Motivated self-starter, that can work independently toward objectives
* Comprehensive communication skills
* Works well with others in multiple organizations internally and externally
* Has worked in Global organizations previously
* Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Operating Network - Key External

Operating Network - Key Internal

Size and Scope of Role - Financial

Size and Scope of Role - No. of direct reports

Size and Scope of Role - Total team size

Size and Scope of Role - Other size parameters

Minimum qualification & experience

Position Requirements:

* 5+ years project/program management experience with technical integration projects
* Engineering, computer science or business degree
* Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
* Proficiency working with Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio and Microsoft Project.
* Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
* Ability to interact effectively across diverse cultures and at all management and subordinate levels.
* Strong teamwork and leadership skills.
* Ability to understand and interpret complex specifications and legal and financial documents.
* Ability to make decisions, resolve problems, and carry out responsibilities with minimum supervision.

Other knowledge/skills

Key Responsibilities

Technical Competencies

Knowledge / Skills

Communication Skills