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.
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