SAS · 2 hours ago
Senior Program Manager – CO&P Program Management Organization (PMO)
Cary, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expSAS is a leader in data and AI, inspiring customers to transform data into intelligence. They are seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead cross-divisional initiatives that drive strategic transformation and operational excellence across the organization.
AnalyticsData GovernanceData ManagementEnterprise SoftwarePredictive AnalyticsSoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage and support the initiation, planning, execution, and closure of initiatives and programs to ensure they align with strategic goals and the CO&P PMO charter
Serve as the primary point of contact for all initiative- or program-related matters, liaising with interested parties throughout the company to ensure successful outcomes
Demonstrate strong analytical abilities to assess solutions for both program and business operation needs
Provide guidance and direction to teams to ensure alignment with established goals, objectives, and deadlines
Develop detailed initiative and program plans to effectively track and monitor progress, ensuring scope is aligned with broader business strategies
Orchestrate a consistent cadence of meetings and working sessions with colleagues and team members to manage deliverables and monitor progress
By cultivating and sustaining strong working relationships, you will translate high-level initiatives into executable programs by partnering with key stakeholders to define scope, identify objectives with measurable outcomes, and lead initiatives or programs that enhance the effectiveness of strategic goals
Collaborate with partner organizations responsible for shared success to identify and track key performance metrics related to stakeholder priorities, satisfaction, and achievement of objectives, ensuring collective initiative or program success
Abide by the PMO methodology by developing and maintaining comprehensive initiative or program documentation including plans, schedules, and status updates; facilitate clear communication across teams to drive alignment, transparent reporting, and realization of intended benefits
Including preparing and delivering tailored reports for various stakeholder groups, outlining initiative or program status, challenges, and solutions
Plan, prioritize, implement, and adjust delivery schedules, scope, resourcing, and program quality requirements as needed
Facilitate status meetings, coordinate cross-divisional resources, and facilitate clear communication among stakeholders to keep programs on track
Proactively manage action items, formulate mitigation strategies, and resolve issues in partnership with stakeholders to maintain initiative or program delivery within defined scope and timelines
Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and adherence to program management best practices
Apply rigorous operational oversight to monitor, sustain, and continuously evolve initiatives and programs to secure ongoing success
Ensure continuous alignment between program scope and overarching organizational goals and objectives
Engage in ongoing professional development through educational opportunities, reading industry publications, networking, and actively participating in relevant organizations to ensure up-to-date expertise
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8 years of experience in program or project management, preferably in a cross-divisional or enterprise environment
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Program or Project Management, or related field
Proven ability to work independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. Manage multiple programs or a portfolio with cross-functional impact. Perform effectively under pressure, manage shifting priorities, prioritize changing deadlines, and maintain performance standards
Proven excellent organizational and problem-solving capabilities; meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal, written, oral, and visual communication abilities, with experience engaging audiences including executives
Proven ability to lead program teams and build consensus among senior stakeholders
Proven ability to apply change management methodologies to effectively manage people, processes, and technology transitions systematically, minimizing disruption, scope creep, timeline delays, stakeholder resistance, and misalignment
Demonstrated understanding of business and technical concepts to evaluate strategic initiatives and their impacts
Proven experience in designing and supporting process improvements aligned with a PMO's frameworks and methodologies
Demonstrated ability to apply innovative and creative thinking to design tailored solutions for complex and unique challenges
Proven significant experience with program management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira) and extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
Proven experience working in technology or at a data, analytics or AI software/service provider
Willingness and flexibility to travel 15%, when necessary
Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications
Preferred
Communication: Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others
Decision Making: Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, making timely decision; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences
Planning and Organizing: Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources
Driving Execution: Translating strategic priorities into operational reality; aligning communication, accountabilities, resource capabilities, internal processes, and ongoing measurement systems to ensure that strategic priorities yield measurable and sustainable results
Influencing: Using effective involvement and persuasion strategies to gain acceptance of ideas and commitment to actions that support specific work outcomes
Global Perspective: Demonstrating an awareness of, and sensitivity to, the international market, cultural, technological, political, and legal factors that impact individual work group priorities and results; leveraging own understanding of the organization's global strategy, global business trends, and regional differences to enhance individual and work group results
Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP) or Agile certification or equivalent, demonstrable professional development and working toward certification
Proven experience in strategic planning, governance, or enterprise transformation
Demonstrated familiarity with SAS software, analytics, or cloud technologies
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
An industry-leading 401k plan.
Tuition Assistance Program and programs and resources to support your development
Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.
Company
SAS
SAS provides advanced business analytics and business intelligent software and services to enable companies to optimize their operations.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
CollaboratoryEuropean Commission
2022-11-08Grant· $1M
2020-11-10Grant
Leadership Team
Deepak Ramanathan
Vice President
Jason Mann
Vice President, Internet of Things (IoT)
Recent News
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