Program Manager

Role Summary

The IT Program Manager will lead and execute multiple complex programs and projects, partnering with business and IT stakeholders to deliver strategic initiatives. This role ensures efficiency, coordination, and consistency across IT projects, leveraging best practices in program management. The Program Manager will develop and manage detailed program plans, scorecards, and governance processes to ensure successful delivery of outcomes aligned with Perrigo’s business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage large-scale, cross-functional IT programs from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans, timelines, and budgets; monitor progress and mitigate risks.
• Ensure critical path milestones are met and proactively address barriers to progress.
• Serve as a mentor and resource to less senior project managers within IT.
• Drive continuous improvement in program delivery processes, leveraging Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Establish governance frameworks and reporting standards for program performance.
• Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and optimize resource utilization.
• Partner with business leaders and IT leadership to define program objectives and success criteria.
• Communicate program status, risks, and financial performance to senior leadership through dashboards and reports.
• Facilitate collaboration across global teams and external vendors.
• Oversee internal and contract resources; hire, train, and evaluate performance as needed.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure quality and cost-effective delivery of services.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor‚Äôs degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in IT program/project management, including large-scale, complex initiatives.
• Methodologies: Proven experience with both Agile and Waterfall frameworks.
• Certifications: PMP certification preferred; Agile certifications a plus.
• Skills:
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
  • Financial acumen for budgeting and cost management.
  • Proficiency in program management tools and techniques.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication and Presentation
• Budgeting and Financial Acumen
• Program Management Tools and Techniques
• Multitasking in Fast-Paced Environments

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field

Additional Requirements

• Hybrid Working Approach: Ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.