Integral Payroll Program ManageratStrada- Join us on a journey of endless possibilities.
At Strada, possibility isn't just a promise – it's the foundation of everything we do.
We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact.
With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you'll build a fulfilling future – working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter.
About The Role
The Program Manager is accountable for planning, governance and overseeing the successful delivery of the program's output/product.
They are the key point of contact for program management of STRADA's clients by providing oversight to project managers and other key team members.
Responsibilities
Manages program efforts from initiation through deployment ensuring delivery is in accordance with budget, timeline and quality standards.
Defines and leads the project governance and overall program planning efforts by working with Project Managers, Client, Account Team and stakeholders.
Works with the client and Account Team to establish program leadership forums, tracking tools and change request procedures.
Sets up and maintains integrated program management tools including cost estimates, resource plans, critical path views, risk mitigation plans, status reports and progress metrics.
Ensures effective transition to the Ongoing/Operations team.
Provides leadership and management support to colleagues working on the program.
Primary escalation point for Project Managers and team members needing assistance resolving delivery issues.
Interfaces with the client to facilitate overall governance and build an effective partnership.
Works with the other members of the Account Team to provide status updates to the client, program team, Steering Committees and stakeholders.
Manages and reports on the program financials including estimates, ongoing allocation of financial resources and regular reporting.
Employs and promotes best practice methodologies working within a framework that includes process definition, templates, tools and STRADA standards.
Ensures project deliverables across the program are within STRADA standards and contracted delivery model.
Develops the team to achieve outcomes acting as a coach and mentor.
Creates strong morale in the delivery team and manages conflict resolution.
Partners with aligned STRADA Delivery Executives to provide PMO support for assigned portfolio clients, support capacity planning process, manage new resource requests, and support talent development via coaching and feedback.
Accountabilities
Ensure compliance to STRADA standards across the projects being delivered.
Escalate issues through appropriate channels for support in resolution and senior management awareness.
Share best practice and key learnings to support continuous improvement.
Deliver program/project reporting and maintain systems of information in accordance with STRADA's standards.
Build relationships at both a transactional and strategic level to support key outcomes and joint goals.
Identify solutions for business growth opportunities.
Develop new approaches and solutions as part of a continuous improvement cycle.
Support sales and commercial activities as needed and as part of ongoing change management.
We believe that you can
Building Effective Teams – Open up the world of opportunity, develop networks and blend people into teams where needed.
Ensure effective communication, foster open dialogue, encourage people to act responsibly and take accountability for their work, defining success in terms of 'One Team' and creating strong morale and spirit in the team.
Drive Innovation – Be a problem solver.
Enable and drive innovation by working with teams to develop new approaches and solutions to problems that have not been previously done.
Embrace change and suggest implementation strategies.
Seek, develop and test unique opportunities for business improvement and growth.
Develop Others – Delegate responsibility allowing employees freedom to decide how they will accomplish their goals and resolve issues.
Apply sound people management practices to enable others to deliver while actively providing feedback and coaching to maximize their full potential.
Grow Client Relationships – Establish and develop effective relationships with clients and gain the trust and respect in developing ideas, proposals, projects and solutions that are mutually and financially beneficial.
Be Results Oriented – Maintain and apply a broad understanding of the business vision and the STRADA Way of working.
Understand financial management principles to ensure decisions are based on this.
Establish and embed quality processes that are repeatable and scalable to create discipline, accountability and focus while driving others to deliver results.
Commerciality – Drive commercial acumen and ensure adoption of STRADA best practices.
Technical/Operations – Understand the technical/operational solutions required for delivery.
Service Operations – Identify skills/support in Service Readiness.
Project Acumen – Implement and ensure compliance with methodology.
Strong ability to advocate a creative atmosphere and facilitate entrepreneurial meetings.
Strong communication skills.
Provide information to others both internal and external to the organization; represent the organization to customers and other external sources.
Strong interpersonal skills to support team building: Build mutual trust and encourage respect and cooperation among team members.
Strong ability to develop cooperative relationships to achieve results through a win-win relationship.
Strong ability to engage others in the attainment of the vision for the future; influence others by enthusiastically sharing the future vision as a means for them to attain their goals.
Strong ability to establish alliances with other departments and organizations by recognizing dependencies in order to assess potential partnership and commitment to the program.
Strong awareness of cultural diversity and can embrace and capitalize on differences; apply knowledge in decision-making process.
Formal Education & Certification
Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience required.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (or working toward certification within 12 months) or PRINCE2 certification or equivalent preferred.
Experience
***** years of project/program management experience.
Strong practical experience in project management gained through managing large and complex projects.
Good knowledge and handling of project and program management methodology and techniques.
Strong leadership and management skills.
Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures.
Ability to find innovative ways to resolve problems.
Endorse change, sponsor change initiatives and search for other organizations' best practices to adopt or modify change.
Strong ability to identify project risks by defining risk strategies and developing the risk management plan to reduce uncertainty throughout the project lifecycle.
At Strada, Our Values Guide Everything We Do
Anticipate Customer Needs – Stay ahead of trends so customers can grow and succeed.
Own the Outcome – Deliver excellence and ensure things get done right.
Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – Move faster to drive change and accomplish more.
Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – Tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.
Care About Our Work – What we do impacts millions and we have a responsibility to get it right.
Benefits
At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future.
These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.
Diversity Policy Statement
Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics.
We actively support the advancement of underrepresented groups and provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices.
Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our recruiter.
Authorization to work in the Employing Country
To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.
Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics.
We actively support the advancement of underrepresented groups and provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices.
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