Non-Technical Program Manager - Senior Manager (Open to Remote)

Company Description

At Fannie Mae, futures are made. The inspiring work we do helps make a home a possibility for millions of homeowners and renters. Every day offers compelling opportunities to impact the future of the housing industry while being part of an inclusive team thriving in an energizing, flexible environment. Here, you will grow your career and help create access to fair, affordable housing finance.
 

Job Description

Program Management for client facing organization.  You’ll be responsible for managing Business Office functions including Business Administration, Continuous Improvement efforts including but not limited to Project Management Office, 6-step Problem Solving, and Industry Event coordination. 

As a valued leader on the team, you will play a role in developing the strategic plan that provides overall direction and strategic latitude, as well as the planning, directing, or coordinating business unit operational activities with the support of your team and management.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE
The Non-Technical Program Manager - Senior Manager role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:

• Identify strategic needs of the business through understanding unit operations and broader enterprise/industry context.
• Keep track of coordination of stakeholders and team members to deliver strategic business initiatives.
• Encourage team members to streamline efficiencies and drive productivity.
• Plan and manage Industry Events

Qualifications

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Minimum Required Experiences

• At least 6 years of relevant program management and leadership experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including coaching and developing high performing teams
• Experience and deep understanding of Lean Management principles, tools and methodologies
• Strong leadership experience including leading teams, giving feedback, facilitating meetings, and coaching and mentoring
• Excellent project management and problem solving skills
• A focus on Operational Excellence including improving and overseeing operations
• Business Insight experience including advising, customer and market insights
• Experience presenting information and/or ideas to an executive audience in a way that is engaging and easy to understand
• Experience with Stakeholder Management including managing and engaging stakeholders, customers, and vendors, building relationship networks, contracting, etc.
• In depth experience in influencing including negotiating, persuading others, facilitating meetings, and resolving conflict
• Ability to frame ideas as systems and analyzing the inputs, outputs, and processes
• Adept at managing project plans, resources, and people to ensure successful project completion
• Experience in the process of analyzing data to identify trends or relationships to inform conclusions about the data
• Experience helping an organization to plan and manage change in effort to meet strategic objectives
• Risk Assessment and Management experience including gap identification and remediating risk

Desired Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Experience working with people with different functional expertise respectfully and cooperatively to work toward a common goal
• Lean Six Sixma Certification
• PMP Certification
• Tools
• Experience using SharePoint
• Skilled in Excel
• Experience using Salesforce CRM
• Experience using scheduling software to manage and book events

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Additional Information

The future is what you make it to be. Discover compelling opportunities at careers.fanniemae.com.

Fannie Mae is primarily a hybrid company.  We embrace flexibility for our employees while providing office space for in-person work and collaboration.  This role is classified as Hybrid. If you speak with a Recruiter, they will provide you with more information about the definition of this classification.

Fannie Mae is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, personal appearance, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the application process, email us at careers_mailbox@fanniemae.com.

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