Director, Program Management

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Imagine a workplace where your expertise is valued, your ideas spark change, and creativity fuels innovation. Fingerpaint Group is a vibrant blend of individuals, a full spectrum of life science solutions, and a culture that thrives on originality and a shared commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Never Paint by Number isn't just our motto—it's how we work—collaboratively and creatively. If you're ready to bring your passion to a team that sees beyond limitations, we want to hear from you.

Objectives of This Role:

A director/VP of program management supervises a group of project managers and the teams working for them. The director/VP’s primary focus is on Fingerpaint’s macro-level goals and performance, and they shape and adjust project teams’ assignments as needed to meet targets.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Initiate and set goals for programs according to the strategic objectives of the organization
• Plan the programs from start to completion involving deadlines, milestones, and processes
• Develop or approve budgets and operations
• Devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements
• Supervise all program and project managers involved to provide feedback and resolve complex problems
• Discover ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and people
• Apply change, risk, and resource management principles when needed
• Read reports prepared by managers to determine progress and issues
• Ensure program operations and activities adhere to legal guidelines and internal policies
• Keep senior management informed with detailed and accurate reports or presentations

Job Requirements:

• 12-16 yrs experience
• Proven experience as program director or other managerial position
• Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
• Excellent knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics
• Outstanding knowledge of data analysis, reporting, and budgeting
• Working knowledge of MS Office and program management software
• Business acumen with a strategic ability
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• An analytical mind-set with great problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business administration or related field
• Previous stakeholder management skills
• Strong working knowledge of Salesforce CRM software
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, capable of maintaining strong relationships
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Team management and leadership skills
• Documentation management and ability to use project management tools
• Attention to details even under pressure
• Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines

Fingerpaint Group provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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