Job Summary:

The Senior Vice President of Product and Program Management will oversee the strategic planning, development, and execution of the companys product development operations and related programs and services.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains management and professional-level staff in the department.
• Oversees the schedules and responsibilities of management staff in the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Establishes the strategic direction of the companys product development operations; executes this strategy in collaboration with company leadership.
• Communicates with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders to identify and assess product and program requirements; applies this knowledge to support product development strategy.
• Oversees the product process from development through production; proactively addresses and solves any issues and risks that arise.
• Develops, implements, and enforces key performance metrics, milestones, specifications, documentation and reporting requirements, and budgets.
• Tracks and analyzes product, program, and process costs.
• Oversees and facilitates cross-functional projects and teams.
• Communicates department, program, and project performance and process to senior leadership through periodic status reports and presentations.
• Ensures compliance with industry and legal regulations and best practices, and adherence to company processes and procedures.
• Maintains knowledge in developing trends and technologies in the industry.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to improve business processes and practices to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Ability to identify and implement best practices and continual performance measurement.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with the financial tools required to make estimates, business forecasts, and strategic decisions.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in related field required; Masters degree preferred.
• At least ten years of experience in project and program management.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification highly desired.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.