Job Description

Program Manager Lead
Teradata is looking for a Program Manager to manage the Consulting delivery Project Management practice. The role is based in Cairo / Egypt with a scope to manage projects locally and regionally across MEA. The role includes both project delivery PM activities / people management for the existing team of PMs.
Roles
The Program Manager Lead is responsible for consulting engagements programs / projects management. The role requires effective co-ordination of the projects and management of their staffing / skills / inter-dependencies including oversight of any risks and issues arising. It also includes the co-ordination of the new capability for the business to enable effective change and realization of projected benefits.
In most cases, the program manager will work full-time on the program. The role is crucial for creating and maintaining focus, enthusiasm and momentum.
Responsibilities
Planning and designing the program and proactively monitoring its progress, resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective action
Defining the program's governance arrangements
Ensuring effective quality assurance and the overall integrity of the program - focusing inwardly on the internal consistency of the program, and outwardly on its coherence with infrastructure planning, interfaces with other programs and corporate, technical and specialist standards
Managing the program's budget, monitoring expenditure and costs against delivered and realized benefits as the program progresses
Facilitating the appointment of individuals to project teams
Ensuring the delivery of new products or services from projects is to the appropriate level of quality, on time and within budget, in accordance with the program plan and program governance arrangements
Ensuring there is allocation of common resources and skills within the program's individual projects
Managing third party contributions to the program
Managing communications with all stakeholders
Managing both the dependencies and the interfaces between projects
Managing risks to the program's successful outcome
Working with the business change manager or equivalent on the transition to the new business as usual position
Initiating extra activities and other management interventions wherever gaps in the program are identified or issues arise
Reporting the progress of the program at regular intervals to different internal / customer related committees
On large and complex programs it may be appropriate to appoint other individuals to support the program manager for some of the particular responsibilities listed above, for example a risk manager, a communications manager or a benefits manager.
Skills & Attributes
Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
The ability to command respect and to create a sense of community amongst the members of the project teams
Good knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programs
Sound business case development and approvals skills
Good understanding of the procurement process including negotiation with third parties
Good knowledge of program and project management methods including MSP
Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
Sufficient seniority and credibility to advise project teams on their projects in relation to the program
The ability to find ways of solving or pre-empting problems
Program Manager Lead
Teradata is looking for a Program Manager to manage the Consulting delivery Project Management practice. The role is based in Cairo / Egypt with a scope to manage projects locally and regionally across MEA. The role includes both project delivery PM activities / people management for the existing team of PMs.
Roles
The Program Manager Lead is responsible for consulting engagements programs / projects management. The role requires effective co-ordination of the projects and management of their staffing / skills / inter-dependencies including oversight of any risks and issues arising. It also includes the co-ordination of the new capability for the business to enable effective change and realization of projected benefits.
In most cases, the program manager will work full-time on the program. The role is crucial for creating and maintaining focus, enthusiasm and momentum.
Responsibilities
Planning and designing the program and proactively monitoring its progress, resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective action
Defining the program's governance arrangements
Ensuring effective quality assurance and the overall integrity of the program - focusing inwardly on the internal consistency of the program, and outwardly on its coherence with infrastructure planning, interfaces with other programs and corporate, technical and specialist standards
Managing the program's budget, monitoring expenditure and costs against delivered and realized benefits as the program progresses
Facilitating the appointment of individuals to project teams
Ensuring the delivery of new products or services from projects is to the appropriate level of quality, on time and within budget, in accordance with the program plan and program governance arrangements
Ensuring there is allocation of common resources and skills within the program's individual projects
Managing third party contributions to the program
Managing communications with all stakeholders
Managing both the dependencies and the interfaces between projects
Managing risks to the program's successful outcome
Working with the business change manager or equivalent on the transition to the new business as usual position
Initiating extra activities and other management interventions wherever gaps in the program are identified or issues arise
Reporting the progress of the program at regular intervals to different internal / customer related committees
On large and complex programs it may be appropriate to appoint other individuals to support the program manager for some of the particular responsibilities listed above, for example a risk manager, a communications manager or a benefits manager.
Skills & Attributes
Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
The ability to command respect and to create a sense of community amongst the members of the project teams
Good knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling programs
Sound business case development and approvals skills
Good understanding of the procurement process including negotiation with third parties
Good knowledge of program and project management methods including MSP
Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
Sufficient seniority and credibility to advise project teams on their projects in relation to the program
The ability to find ways of solving or pre-empting problems
Teradata highly values diversity and equal opportunity in all aspects of our business. We are excited by the unique qualities, abilities and perspectives each person brings, and candidates are considered on all the attributes they may bring to the role and the team.