Program Manager VI

**Senior Project & Program Manager JD**Project & Program Management, IV## **Position Summary**The Senior Project & Program Manager is responsible for overseeing, planning, and executing complex, high-impact projects from initiation to completion. This role requires an expert in project management methodologies, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and drive projects to successful outcomes. The Senior Project Manager collaborates with various departments and leadership to ensure projects align with strategic goals and objectives.## **Key Responsibilities*** **Project Planning & Initiation**+ Develop comprehensive project charters, scope documents, and resource plans.+ Conduct feasibility studies, stakeholder analyses, and risk assessments to determine project viability.+ Prepare detailed project schedules, budgets, and work plans.* **Execution & Leadership**+ Lead multidisciplinary teams, assigning tasks, managing workloads, and monitoring performance.+ Use project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Trello) to track milestones, tasks, and deliverables.+ Ensure timely and accurate communication of project status, risks, and key decisions to stakeholders.* **Risk Management & Problem-Solving**+ Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies early in the project lifecycle.+ Proactively address challenges and resolve issues, escalations, and conflicts in a timely manner.+ Utilize quantitative and qualitative data to inform decision-making and optimize project outcomes.* **Budget & Resource Management**+ Oversee project budgets, including forecasting, tracking expenses, and reporting on variances.+ Negotiate and coordinate contracts with vendors and third-party service providers where applicable.+ Optimize resource allocation and capacity planning to deliver projects on time and within budget.* **Stakeholder Engagement & Communication**+ Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.+ Facilitate regular project status meetings, presentations, and executive briefings.+ Manage change requests and ensure alignment on project scope, timelines, and costs.* **Continuous Improvement**+ Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and best practices.+ Share knowledge and mentor junior project managers, promoting consistent project management standards.+ Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.## **Required Skills & Qualifications*** **Technical & Professional Skills**+ Expert knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).+ Proficiency with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira).+ Familiarity with LLM platforms and agentic AI tools (e.g., Claude, GPT-4, Gemini) and hands-on experience using next-generation AI agent frameworks/tools (e.g., Manus) to automate workflows, orchestrate multi-step tasks, and integrate with internal/external systems.+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex project challenges.+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* **Leadership & Interpersonal Skills**+ Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.+ Outstanding facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities.+ Demonstrated success in managing competing priorities, deadlines, and budgets.* **Industry Experience**+ **5-8 years** of progressive experience in project management, preferably within industries such as **IT, Construction, Healthcare, Finance, or Manufacturing** (tailor to your specific industry if needed).+ Experience managing enterprise-level projects with multiple stakeholders and large budgets (e.g., $1M+).+ Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards relevant to the specific industry (e.g., GDPR for IT, FDA for Healthcare).## **Education & Certifications*** **Bachelor's Degree** in Business Administration, Management, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is **required**.* **Master's Degree** in Business Administration (MBA) or a similar discipline is **highly desirable**.* **Project Management Professional (PMP)** or **Certified Scrum Master (CSM)** certification (or relevant certification) is **strongly preferred**.## **Additional Requirements*** Ability to travel (up to 10-25%) to client sites or other company locations as needed.* Flexibility to work extended hours or weekends when project timelines require.* Strong commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative work environment.Astreya is a global IT managed services provider dedicated to creating technology solutions that are reliable and human-centered. We partner with the world's most innovative organizations to optimize modern IT environments across the digital workplace, cloud, data, AI, and enterprise platforms. Our people are our strength. Across regions and roles, Astreyans bring deep expertise, curiosity, and a commitment to excellence. We believe great technology starts with great humans, which is why we invest in learning, collaboration, and career growth. At Astreya, transparency, accountability, and trust guide how we work with each other and our customers. We foster an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to make an impact.Join us to build solutions that matter and shape the future of IT together.Onwards and upwards!

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