To manage the successful delivery of the Enterprise Online Strategy program. To put in place the teams, controls, governance and support required to deliver projects on time and on/under budget. To coach and train next generation of Program Managers. Continue to improve the Retail Online Baking team's delivery excellence capability by creating re-use in our systems, our processes and our knowledge. May independently manage strategic, critical or very large projects. Refer to Authorities for Project Criteria.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESProject Planning & ExecutionA· Translates client vision into program high level scope and design.A· Seeks out industry trends and organization knowledge to understand alternative approaches / solutions.A· In partnership with the business and IT teams determines best solutions incorporating build, buy or wait recommendations.A· Contributes toward business results as a partner/influencer.A· Facilitates joint planning with the client in the early stages of project formation.A· Integrates project plans at program level creating estimating models as required, refines plan and manages performance against it.A· Facilitates schedule and cost forecasting and mentors project managers in determining risk based provisions.A· Creates metrics and manages with a higher level of information i.e. at the trends and management indicator level; differentiates between project and program metrics.A· Champions strong IT governance in the program decision framework and mentors project managers in its development and continuous improvement.A· Manages program scope using appropriate fact-based metrics/assumptions.A· Delivers projects on time and on/under budgetA· Assists project managers in preparing status reportsA· Provides leadership in issues management and risk managementA· Secures project resources by providing sufficient lead time for all areas within IT to meet program delivery demandsA· Manages application development offshore relationshipA· Continuously improves program delivery efficiency and effectiveness by creating reusable templates and PMF/SDLC artefacts, incorporating lessons learned, best practices, and implementing the feedback loop of these learning into the program.A· Continuously to mature program management practices A· Establishes procedures to improve high level estimate accuracy while reducing time and effort in providing the estimateA· Governance & oversight of all projects, under the Large Program Management Framework.A· Oversees the production of management documents (Project Charter, CTD,.DOU).A· Identifies and manages overall program costs and budgets.A· Anticipates and quantifies tactical, operational and strategic risks applying risk-based approach to forecasting.A· Resolves complex issues and conflicts (including architectural direction vs. project constraints); escalates to executive level where required. A· Resolves ambiguity.A· Facilitates the integration of technology solutions.A· Promotes innovative or improved methods to get the work done and implements best practices.A· Oversees projects closure initiatives.Relationships & Communication A· Provides superior client experience and strengthens relationship with business partner.A· Collaborates with colleagues across the organization to get things done.A· Maintains open and honest communication with partners, business unit sponsors, internal IT stakeholders and third partiesA· Tailors the message to the audienceA· Creates and maintains a minimal 24 months Roadmap detailing the projects and their dependenciesA· Communicates effectively to the IT organization of the RoadmapA· Keeps management team and stakeholders up to date with program status A· Chairs Steering Committee meetingsA· Provides senior management with timely updates on operational program issues.A· Manages application development offshore relationshipA· Selects external vendors and third parties and manages the relationships at the program level.Managerial ExcellenceA· Sets direction and vision for the team.A· Create a work environment where our staff is engaged, challenged, happy and satisfiedA· Builds project management capability on the team.A· Coach project managers in delivery, issue management and risk management A· Manages performance, reward and recognition. A· Holds Project Managers accountable for managerial work.A· Coaches and mentors Project Managers.A· Establishes succession plan for key positions, including own.A· Selects & builds high performing diverse team that leverages individual capabilities & strengths.A· Promotes a mindset for sustained success, growth and diversity. A· Spearheads and guides people through changes.A· Develops self.Qualifications: Behavioral Competencies (for superior performance)A· Breakthrough Thinking (3)A· Business Acumen (5)A· Customer Insight (4)A· Achievement Motivation (4)A· Building Partnership with Stakeholders (5)A· Dealing with Ambiguity (6)A· Analytical Thinking (4)A· Listening, Understanding & Responding (3)A· Leadership (6)A· Strategic Influencing (5)A· Teamwork and Cooperation (7) A· Change Leadership (5)A· Developing Others (6) Experience (to enter position)A· Demonstrated leadership abilityA· Successfully and simultaneously managed a minimum of 3 Type 2 projects with emphasis on some of the following:o High Impact or Business Risko Uncertain Business Requirementso New Technology EducationA· PM Internal Certification Program A· PMP Designation (an asset)A· Undergraduate Degree or equivalent experience(12 - 15+ yrs experiencePM KnowledgeA· Project Plan development & management A· Work breakdown structure A· Task based plansA· Assumption & risk based plansA· Base-lining & scheduling A· Scheduling methodology (CPM, GERT, PERT)A· Waterfall and iterative methodologiesA· Project metrics gatheringA· Project metrics reportingA· Project metrics analysisA· Project metrics trend analysis & educationA· Project metrics creationA· Program Plan and metricsA· Program Governance A· Meta Model creationA· Risk Assessment & quantification methodologiesA· Issues escalation and resolution A· Facilitation SkillsA· Scope change managementA· Cost/Benefit Analysis & alternatives identificationA· Budgeting, project costs management A· Quality ControlsA· ProcurementA· Communication management & plansSystems KnowledgeA· Knowledge of relevant technologyA· Knowledge of IT Standards, Methodologies, CMM and audit requirementsBusiness KnowledgeA· General knowledge of factors affecting businessA· BU Specific Strategies & Critical Success FactorsA· Trends in the marketplace/ technologyPeople Management KnowledgeA· Strong HR philosophy, principles, direction, policies & guidelinesA· Talent Management process (recruitment/selection, performance management/, performance development/ coaching, reward/recognition)A· Workforce PlanningA· Job DesignA· Organization Design


Location:


Canada-ON-GTA


Telecommute:




No (Onsite Position)



Contact Name:


Naveen


Contact Phone:


416-837-9696


Contact Email:



vnaveen@madtec.ca



URL:


http://madtec.ca


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