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Director Enterprise Program Management
Fannie Mae
Washington, DC, United States
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Description
THE COMPANY
Are you interested in helping solve today's most critical housing challenges? In simplest terms, Fannie Mae serves the people who house America. We work at the heart of housing by providing reliable, affordable mortgage financing in all markets at all times, buying loans that banks and other lenders originate, so they can fund new loans. This gives more people the opportunity to buy, refinance, or rent homes and apartments. Creating these opportunities is what drives the people who work at Fannie Mae.
For more information about Fannie Mae, visit http://www.fanniemae.com/progress
JOB INFORMATION
Coordinate strategy execution and cross-functionally engage project teams and stakeholders in order to advance a portfolio of Enterprise projects/programs including major corporate strategic initiatives. In conjunction with senior management, proactively identify project interdependencies across initiatives and business units and manage and influence issue resolution. Advise on, make recommendations and develop solutions for stakeholders on issue execution to ensure timely implementation of initiative. Articulate goals, allocate resources, and manage workflow. Position requires strong judgment and influencing, communication and negotiating skills. Operate cross-functionally at all levels of the organization.
KEY JOB FUNCTIONS
• Apply a strong bias for execution and the ability to translate strategy into action in overseeing and managing the operational aspects of the Enterprise program which includes multiple ongoing projects in support of major, corporate strategic initiatives.
• Serve as central coordinating body between internal and external partners, using strong negotiation, relationship management and communication skills to ensure parties are appropriately informed, engaged and driving desired results in support of strategic initiatives
• Identify project interdependencies and ensure stakeholders understand and operate with these interdependencies in mind. Review project status and ensure progress is in line with overall program goals. Develop and manage planning across initiatives
• Assess time sensitive project issues, develop solutions, and coordinate the implementation of those resolutions in order to meet overall program productivity, quality, and client satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Perform intervention, conflict management and problem-solving with project managers, management teams across the business, internal and external partners, and other stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Develop mechanisms to monitor progress of multiple projects across-initiatives and ensure alignment with overall program goals.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and documentation of common procedures that can be applied cross-functionally, ensuring adherence to corporate and business unit standards and procedures.
• Report to senior management on the operating plan program's integration and dependency plan production, activities, and efforts.
• Plan, document, and manage the performance of subordinate managers and/or staff. Provide for professional or technical growth through assignment, mentoring, or training.
• May plan and manage the unit's budget. Approve expenditures or budget transfers.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
• 8+ years of related experience
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
• Expertise in Technology Program/Project Management or deep technology execution experience required.
• Highly organized and possesses the ability to quickly adjust priorities and work in a complex environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing - across functions, teams and various levels of management including Executive and Board of Directors.
• Ability to influence people to get things done even when direct authority does not exist.
• Track record as a successful change agent.
• Strong attention to detail and results focused approach.
EMPLOYMENT
As a condition of employment with Fannie Mae, any successful job applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and to successfully complete a background investigation.
Fannie Mae is an Equal Opportunity Employer.