Senior Program Manager

Title: Senior Program Manager

Work Location: Addison, TX

Division & Department: Program Management Office (PMO)

Position Reports to: Senior Manager, Brand & Currency PMO

COMPANY VALUES

All Authentix employees are expected to embrace our Company values in the performance of their respective tasks and duties.

Always with integrity.......Authentixians value:

• Teaming and collaboration
• Advancing science and technology - for a better world
• Dedicating ourselves to our clients' success
• Competing and winning in the marketplace

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Program Manager relies on knowledge of and experience with initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing complex projects using a formal project management methodology to develop and oversee project plans and forecast resource allocations and requirements to ensure projects are delivered within scope, budget, and schedule constraints.

This job requires effective leadership and management skills, bachelor's degree in a related business or technical discipline (or equivalent combination of education, technical, or military experience) and Project Management Professional certification. Advanced knowledge in MS Office Suite and MS Project is required, and the ability to work independently with little supervision is required.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The primary responsibilities outlined below are indicative of the tasks required to effectively achieve the objectives of this role. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• Manage the day-to-day operational and financial aspects of multiple and/or large-scale projects across multiple groups or divisions.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules, identify dependencies and critical paths, and resolve conflicts.
• Communicate project progress, timelines, status, schedules, risks, issues, and resolutions to key stakeholders and management via verbal and written status reports.
• Facilitate meetings with large groups and drive the project team to accomplish stated goals and objectives;
• Gather requirements from internal and external stakeholders and translate them into actionable plans.
• Develop metrics and key performance indicators.
• Ensure deadlines are met by participating in resource planning, organizing, prioritizing, and delegating assignments to project team members and following up on their individual progress.
• Interface with finance to maintain accurate budget reports and forecasts
• Attend customer meetings and serve as client liaison.
• Provide bid and proposal support for capturing new business
• Assist leadership team to develop long-range plans

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The qualifications listed below reflect the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to effectively perform the key responsibilities of this position.

• Minimum of 3 years' project management experience.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Commercial Brand Protection, or, Program Management in the private sector is preferred.

• Effective leadership and management skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams from many disciplines both internally and externally
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Highly skilled in time management to allow involvement in a variety of projects and initiatives concurrently across multiple functional groups

• Ability to influence action across a matrixed organization
• Ability to work independently (self-starter) and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven work environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Less than 25% travel, some may be international

• Fluency in English is required, additional languages are beneficial

WORK REQUIREMENTS

The work environment characteristics described here are typical of those encountered by employees while performing their job duties. Authentix is dedicated to adhering to all relevant provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, and applicable state and local laws regarding disability accommodation. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with known physical or mental disabilities, provided such accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the company and enable the individual to apply for or perform the essential functions of the position.

Environment: This role is primarily remote, with a requirement to be in the office two days per week. Employees may experience stress due to regular interdepartmental interactions and the pressure of meeting various deadlines.

Physical Requirements: The essential functions of this role necessitate sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office environment. While performing job duties, the employee is frequently required to stand or sit for extended periods; must be able to hear and verbally communicate to exchange information in person or over the phone; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 pounds; operate office equipment involving repetitive hand movements; and occasionally travel to other locations using various modes of private or commercial transportation.

NOTIFICATION

This Job Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and required skills. This Job Description does not constitute an offer of employment. The employment relationship between the Company and its employees is "At-Will" and based on mutual consent. Authentix, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.