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VP 1, Project Management Greater Boston Region
Comcast
Chelmsford, MA, United States
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POSITION
Responsible for leading, and developing the strategic planning involved with important large scale business projects & process improvement through concept, trial and launch for the Greater Boston Region. Partners with local and national leadership to determine the priorities that best align to the business needs. Develops and recommends plans for implementation and administration of programs as well as associated process development/improvement. Oversees coordination of Regional as well as Division and National personnel required to successfully complete assignments. Drives all aspects of the programs and project set to completion on time and within budget. Position also encompasses leading a product engineering & tools support organization. Responsibilities include managing and testing current and emerging technologies and ensuring all cross functional teams are best positioned to support current and future products along with best in class employee and customer experience.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-Drive cross-functional business improvement strategies to deliver operational efficiencies and positive employee and customer experience.
-Reviews current operating and future project plans and policies in the planning for overall business related programs.
-Monitors and assesses potential collisions between all project elements and recommends and or implements remediation plans to address conflicts.
-Reviews success/failure of completed projects. Recommends alternatives or adjustments to correct problems or -solidify successes in the perspective of current and proposed operating strategies.
-Communicates status, updates, changes, collisions, and other aspects of the overall program to Regional personnel and key stakeholders at Division and National.
-Evaluates outside service providers or contractors; provides direction in the development of tailored services; negotiates contract terms and conditions.
-Oversees staffing requirements relating to all projects.
-Instructs the team on project-specific assignments.
-Accountable for the end-to-end delivery of portfolio of projects.
-Creates and manages budget and financial targets for portfolio(s).
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Consistent exercise of independent judgement and discretion in matters of significance.
Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
PERSONAL TRAITS/ATTRIBUTES
Creative thinker with demonstrated success implementing strategies that resulted in enterprise growth
Executive presence
A collaborative leader who thrives on taking a team approach to achieve success
Proven ability to deliver results through strong execution
Consultative approach to problem solving
Highly analytical with financial business acumen
Engaging with the ability to communicate and influence cross-functionally and at all levels
Entrepreneurial in nature, but capable of effectively driving progress in a large organization
Foster and maintain relationships at all levels
Leader with significant capacity to effectively command the status of multiple projects simultaneously.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations or related discipline. MS Preferred.
10+ years related experience.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing people within a decentralized (matrixed) organization.
Job Summary:
Responsible for leading and developing the strategic planning involved
with important and large-scale business projects. Develops and
recommends plans for implementation and administration of programs.
Oversees coordination of personnel required to successfully complete
assignments.
Core Responsibilities:
• Reviews current operating and future project plans and policies in the
planning for overall business related programs.
• Reviews success/failure of completed projects. Recommends alternatives
or adjustments to correct problems or solidify successes in the
perspective of current and proposed operating strategies.
• Evaluates outside service providers or contractors; provides direction
in the development of tailored services; negotiates contract terms and
conditions.
• Oversees staffing requirements relating to corporate projects.
• Instructs team on project-specific assignments.
• Accountable for the end-to-end delivery of portfolio of projects.
• Creates and manages budget and financial targets for portfolio(s).
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters
of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work
nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Job Specification:
• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent
• Business, Computer Science
• Generally requires 15+ years related experience
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