Enterprise Program Manager

Welcome to Vaco – an uncommon company with an empowered culture. At Vaco, we welcome talented innovators seeking a collaborative environment where creative freedom rings. 

Since 2002, we have expanded to more than 40 locations, and we have no plans of slowing down anytime soon. We are seeking big thinkers to lead us into the future and explore the career of a lifetime.

• Ranked the #1 Best Staffing Firm to Work for in North America by Staffing Industry Analysts (Category: 500+ Employees)
• An Inc. 5000 fastest growing private company in America every year since 2007!

Description:

The Enterprise Program Manager manages multiple projects to achieve strategic objectives from planning through delivery. Engages with team lead members, cross-functional teams, external vendors, clients and other stakeholders to ensure deliverables, requirements, schedules, cost, and plans are communicated and delivered for enterprise programs. Utilizes project management tools and software to stay on track with programs.

Essential Job Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strategically manages programs to achieve company objectives, oversees planning, execution, risk assessment, and resource allocation
• Develops communication plans and internal strategies tailored to various organizational levels
• Establishes project management processes and standards for achieving Enterprise goals
• Sets realistic goals, implements action plans, and manages deadlines, ensuring teams meet project objectives timely in alignment established standards, procedures and guidelines
• Identifies concerns/problems and offers solutions to effectively meet targets
• Coordinates with clients, vendors, and suppliers, offering solutions to ensure project targets are effectively met
• Drafts project management processes and standards, leading the design and development of reports to support KPIs, compliance metrics, and project performance

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Desired Competencies: 

• Action Oriented- Embraces new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Builds Effective Teams- Creates a shared team mindset while maintaining a healthy, diverse, and a high performing structure
• Communicates Effectively- Develops and delivers written and verbal communication that conveys clear understanding of different audiences and their levels of comprehension. Active listener to ensure clear understanding
• Decision Making- Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Drives Vision and Purpose- Paints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy and creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives
• Instill Trust- Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Results Oriented- Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum of 5 years experience in program/project management required
• Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies (i.e. PMI, Agile, SCRUM, Six Sigma, etc.) required
• Knowledge of project management tools and software (i.e. Project, SmartSheet, Clarizen, etc.) required
• Expert use of Microsoft Visio and Excel required

Location:  In office.

Hybrid/Remote option may be considered with Management approval.

Travel Requirements: 25% travel (e.g. 25% travel to differing locations, 75% of the time working from an office)

Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

Frequent:              Sitting, walking, eye/hand/foot coordination and repetitive motion.

Occasional:         Standing and bending.

Infrequent:           Lifting up to 10 pounds.