Program Manager I - Store Projects (Hardware) (REMOTE)

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OVERVIEW:

The Program Manager I is accountable for one or more small to medium sized program and/or multiple workstreams of relatively low to medium complexity with a within a larger program. Focuses on leading program planning efforts and manages the implementation, reporting, and performance of the overall program to ensure the successful delivery of the defined value and outcomes.   Oversee equipment ordering, staging, and shipping, and coordinate onsite installations and testing with internal teams and third-party vendors for new store openings, remodels, closures, and hardware deployments. Ensure timely and accurate delivery of all related tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Stakeholder Management

Plan and deliver stakeholder engagement activities to develop effective program working relationships and to ensure that stakeholder needs and concerns are identified and met.

Requirements Management

Plan and coordinate the identification, elicitation of requirements, conduct analysis of those requirements for completion and alignment, document and manage requirements throughout the life of the project and coordinate the verification of the end deliverable. Generally done at the project level.

Project Risk and Issue Management

Identify and evaluate risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints associated with the project, escalating where appropriate. Where necessary, develop, agree on, and implement solutions to overcome these.

Continuous Improvement

Contribute to reviewing existing operations in area of work and generate new ideas to assist in identifying continuous improvements.

Culture of Innovation

Promote a culture of innovation by creating solutions that boost creativity, innovation, and collaboration, such as idea generation platforms, jam sessions, and hackathons.

Program Risk and Issue Management

Identify and evaluate risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints associated with a program or initiative, escalating where appropriate. Where necessary, develop, agree on, and implement solutions to overcome these.

Ongoing Learning and Development

Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Program/Portfolio Planning

Produce program plans, ensuring that all activities are identified, are appropriately organized to deliver program objectives, and comply with the organization's approved methodologies, frameworks, and standards.

Reporting and Review

Manage the program review process; provide stakeholders with accurate and relevant information and key recommendations at agreed review points to enable them to evaluate progress and agree on change.

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