Program Manager

Job Brief

A Program Manager coordinates projects within an organization. They make sure everything runs smoothly, follow program goals and maintain a high level detail for every project they supervise throughout their workday.

Job Description

• ● Formulate, organize and monitor inter-connected projects
• ● Decide on suitable strategies and objectives
• ● Coordinate cross-project activities
• ● Lead and evaluate project managers and other staff
• ● Develop and control deadlines, budgets and activities
• ● Apply change, risk and resource management
• ● Assume responsibility for the program’s people and vendors
• ● Assess program performance and aim to maximize ROI
• ● Resolve projects’ higher scope issues
• ● Prepare reports for program directors

Job Requirements

• ● Proven experience as a Program Manager or other managerial position
• ● Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
• ● Excellent Knowledge of performance evaluation and change management principles
• ● Excellent knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of program/project management software (Basecamp, MS Project etc.) is a strong advantage
• ● Outstanding leadership and organizational skills
• ● Excellent communication skills
• ● Excellent problem-solving ability
• ● BSc/BA diploma in management or a relevant field; MSc/MA is a plus