Programme Manager

Sagicor seeks to identify a Programme Manager to manage a team and a programme of projects. Bachelor's, 5+ years of project management experience & 32 hours formal project management training required. Deadline: August 28, 2014.

We are seeking to identify a Programme Manager to join our Group Project Management Office. This role will report to the Assistant Vice President – Group Project Management Office.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a program of projects,  including:
• Providing direct management of assigned program of projects ensuring that all projects assigned are operating to plan;
• Assigning/requesting Project Managers and other supporting resources to facilitate the implementation of multiple and concurrent projects
• Ensuring completion of high quality Project Management Plans in accordance with company standard;
• Ensuring objectives and the purpose of the project are clear;
• Reviewing project-related expenses for final Executive sign-off(s);
• Recommending implementation strategies that ensure proper support and maintenance after implementation;
• Maintaining and securing project documentation which comprehensively and accurately represents the project planning and implementation process, and is finalized at the close of each project;
• Providing administrative and technical leadership on assigned projects to ensure prompt and successful project completion;
• Displaying a high level of professionalism required for the development and maintenance of good working relationships with partners, clients and other team members;
• Reviewing and managing the project management budget to ensure the most prudent use of the company’s funds.

• Drive and deliversuccessful projects across multiple functional areas, including:
• Managing the various components of assigned projects (i.e. communication, technology issues, people and change) on a day-to-day basis working closely with stakeholders;
• Escalating risks, issues and key dependencies continuously;
• Helping to promptly resolve problems that may arise within the project team or with partners;
• Recommending and effecting prudent changes and improvements needed to meet desired
       results.

• Actively participate in the building of new initiatives, including:
• Continuously securing buy-in and cause team(s) to coalesce around new initiatives
• Effectively communicating changes and benefits;
• Motivating team around new initiatives;
• Preparing budgets, cost benefit analyses and scope definition for new initiatives;
• Coordinating business analyses with various stakeholders;
• Identifying alternative systems approaches for workability and economic feasibility.

• Work with PMOleadership and sponsors to realize desired benefits, including:
• Providing ongoing support, communication and Project Management guidance to Project Sponsors;.
• Continuously assessing and tracking projects to ensure desired outcomes and benefits are achieved, furthering the company’s strategic vision and objectives.

• Participate in the maintenance and management of the Group Project Management methodology and
  ensuring adherence to Project Management best practices, including:
• Ensuring adherence to the company PM methodologies;
• Providing ongoing improvements to meet changing circumstances;
• Promoting PM best practices through various awareness initiatives.

• Develop assigned team, including;  
• Providing managerial direction to assigned Project Managers;
• Facilitating problem and conflict resolution within the project team;
• Engaging and motivating the team;
• Assigning specific roles and responsibilities to all project team members;
• Supervising project-related team members to ensure that they are working efficiently to meet their deliverables;
• Participating in planning team building and training activities for the project team.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management Studies, Management Information Systems, or a related discipline, from a recognized tertiary institution
• A minimum of five (5) years project management experience with at least two (2) years at a Senior Project Manager level; experience in the Financial Services sector would be an asset
• A minimum of thirty-two (32) hours of formal training in the field of Project Management
• Multi-disciplined with a high awareness of the use of Information Technology, process workflows and process re-engineering
• Abreast of emerging market technologies
• Experienced in the use of Project Management Tools
• High competency in Microsoft Office tools
• Very good documentation skills
• Results-oriented and quality-focused
• Sound time management and organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Good presentation and communication skills 

Should this position be of interest to you, please submit a resume and cover letter via our online career portal at www.sagicorja.com by Thursday, August 28, 2014.