Program Manager II

Title: Program Manager II

Location: Redmond, WA

Duration: 08 Months

Job Description:

Summary :

The main function of a non-IT program manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, etc or any other non-IT based project.

Job Responsibilities:

" Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.

" Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.

" Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.

" Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.

" Confer with management, production and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.

" Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.

" Direct, review and approve product designs and changes.

" Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.

Skills:

" Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

" Strong ability to work independently and manage one's time.

" Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.

" Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

" Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.

" Strong knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.

Education/Experience:

" Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.

" PMI or PMP certification preferred.

Must-Have Skills:

Production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Analytical skills in Excel

Communication

Documentation

Stake holder management

Self-driven

Taking ownership of tasks

Coordination across teams, setting up processes

Nice-to-have Skills:

VR experience, Machine learning and AI

Reporting

Typing speed