Program Manager @ Diebold Nixdorf

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Expect more. Connect more. Be more at Diebold Nixdorf.  Our teams automate, digitize, and transform the way more than 75 million people around the globe bank and shop in this hyper-connected, consumer-centric world. Join us in connecting people to commerce in this vital, rewarding role. 

Drives all aspects of Software Engineering / Product Development programs/projects, including configuration, change and release management, collaborating and coordinating across all functional disciplines. Defines work plan, resource needs, timeline and budget for Engineering programs/projects. Supports project value proposition and scope. Manages resources (that is, capital requirements, human capital) to complete programs/projects in scope, on time and within budget. Keeps team and leadership updated on status and risk factors. Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews programs/projects deliverables. Provides guidance to programs/projects team. Ensures clear communication, timely issue resolution and preventive mitigation of conflicts.

Required Qualifications

Diploma or equivalent work experience required
Minimum of 10+ years’ experience in IT / Software
Minimum of 3+ years’ industry experience as a Program Manager
Expertise with project management methodologies
Proven ability to drive large scale projects with high collaboration and leadership
Excellent presentation skills and experience of presenting to executive leadership

Preferred Qualifications

PMP certification preferred
Exceptional verbal communication skills
Excellent judgment, decision making skills, and the ability to work under continual deadlines and pressure
Strong interpersonal skills, assertive with the ability to interact with technical and non-technical groups
Strong written communication skills and interpersonal skills
Ability to work both independently and within a team and adapt quickly to ever-changing environments

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Provides oversight for all projects within the Program, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards. Maintains a high attention to detail and professionalism, keeping client satisfaction a top priority.
Accountable for the full end-to-end program lifecycle, including planning, scheduling, documentation, governance, and release oversight.
Creates and maintains program schedules, documentation, and performance reports, ensuring consistency with company processes, tools, and procedures.
Monitors performance against scope, schedule, cost, and resources, making prioritization decisions and adjustments as required. Tracks key performance indicators and escalates risks, issues, and dependencies when needed.
Assesses risks proactively, develops contingency plans, and implements mitigation strategies.
Applies subject matter expertise to improve engagement, increase efficiencies, mitigate risks, and optimize cost savings.
Balances competing project constraints (scope, quality, schedule, funding, budget, resources, and risk) to achieve program success.
Connects project objectives to broader organizational goals, driving alignment with strategy, commitments, and company priorities.
Provides input to contracts, ensures completeness of scope, and negotiates with internal teams to secure necessary resources.
Establishes program management functions that guide direction, coordination, execution, and control of complex work streams.
Oversees cross-functional teams and manages conflicts to ensure effective collaboration.
Communicates across all stakeholder levels to drive accountability, visibility, and decision-making.

Program Manager

Banking Software

Diebold Nixdorf

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