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Director Program Management
York Risk Services Group
Orange, CA, United States
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York Risk Services Group
is a premier provider of insurance, risk management, alternative risk, pool administration and claims management solutions to clients across hundreds of industries. Recently named by Forbes as one of"America's Best Midsized Companies Two Years in a Row"We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company. With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities.
JOB SUMMARY:
PMO Director manages high-impact, large scale projects and provides PMO support and guidance to other project managers. The PMO Director is responsible for promoting best PM practices across the organization, working closely with IT, operations and business leaders in continually improving execution on projects. As a senior practice leader, the PMOD facilitates the coordination of project activities across disciplines and geographies; and actively manages individual projects as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Improve our PM capabilities and practice, leading by example to implement improved discipline, coordination and communication
• Ensure that assigned projects are managed effectively via:
◦ Clearly-articulated project charters, plans and schedules
◦ Crisp communication with stakeholders
◦ Leveraging of best PM practices
◦ Facilitating efficient interaction between/among stakeholders and IT through the project life cycle
• Provide management with concise recaps of plans, issues, activities
• Serve as Project Manager for designated projects
• Actively seek out process and automation improvement opportunities and formulating plans for advancing the proposed improvements
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
• The PMO Director receives general directional guidance from the CIO/PMO and is expected to act independently as a facilitator and influencer.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
• This person is expected to provide direction and guidance to project managers in:
◦ exercise and promotion of best PM practices
◦ coordination and prioritization of projects
◦ communication with stakeholders across multiple projects
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
• BS / BA or Equivalent Work Experience
EXPERIENCE:
• 4 plus years of successful project management experience
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Excellent communication skills, with demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts, status, plans and issues in concise oral and written form
• Strong service orientation with focus on results through team work
• Proven ability to work effectively in virtual teams
KNOWLEDGE:
• Solid understanding of project management concepts, discipline and methods
• Thorough understanding of SDLC concepts, processes and discipline
ROUTINE DECISIONS AND FORMAL POLICY SETTING:
Decisions routinely made include:
• Prioritization of major projects and activities
• Assignment/allocation of resources
• Approach and methodology for managing large multiple projects
• Resolution of competing priorities
• Determining whether/how to engage senior executives in projects
Policy setting:
• Formally responsible for providing input into policies associated with the job’s purpose and essential responsibilities.