A Program Manager for IT Wireless Technology is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of large cross functional and strategic IT Wireless Technology programs. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and implementation of multi faceted, complex, and large cross functional and strategic IT Wireless Technology projects 
• Manage and provide overall oversight to multiple projects that may be assigned to multiple Program Managers
• Mentor, lead, and provide direction and support to Wireless program team and coordinate with IT Wireless Program Managers
• Provide direct and dotted line supervision to Program Managers assigned to large and/or strategic programs
• Facilitate cross program scope, goals and deliverables planning and execution 
• Develop and manage cross program delivery plans working with various IT and Business teams  
• Present and negotiate scope and schedule with customers, executive management, and IT teams  
• Plan and schedule program timelines and necessary weekly/daily or ad hoc meetings  
• Identify, document, mitigate, resolve risks issues as things change and evolve.
• Analyze dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans across multiple programs  
• Constantly monitor and report on progress of the overall program to all stakeholders  
• Implement and manage program changes and interventions to achieve program outputs  
• Provide program evaluations and assessment of results throughout and post project deployment  

Experience:

• 12+ years of Program Management experience - preferably in IT software delivery, wireless, or telecommunication industries
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required to provide clear and concise communications to executive leadership and cross program 
• Expert level knowledge and practice of both theoretical and practical aspects of program management principles, processes, and tools
• Extensive working experience of IT systems, Agile, and SDLC practices
• Proven and recent experience in people management, strategic planning, risk management, and change management  
• Demonstrated experience in preparing and delivering executive level presentations
• Strong negotiation and facilitation skills with an ability to gain consensus 
• Ability to consult, facilitate and manage expectations with leadership, IT teams and with customers
• Ability to understand technical requirements and translate into business value
• Ability to facilitate solutions in a complex IT technology and business environment and able to adapt quickly to change
• Ability to manage customer expectations throughout the program implementation and delivery process  
• Ability to work on teams in a lead and participative capacity with many different and diverse stakeholders 

Desired Knowledge Areas:

• PMP certification and/or Advanced degree beneficial
• IT wireless Systems or IT Telecommunication Solutions
• Platforms and Integrations between BSS, OSS, and Network
• Enterprise software releases
• Rally experience beneficial
• Data networking
• AWS and Cloud Services