Principal Program Manager - Process Improvement
Hexagon Geosystems
- Calgary, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Working with Engineering and Leadership teams to identify, analyze, scope, and prioritize improvement opportunities
- Management of cross-divisional process improvement projects and programs from conception through institutionalization
- Management of cross-division/strategic Programs, including:
- Stakeholder Management: Working with stakeholders to define the program structure and management strategy.
- Program Operating Model: Defining a method of operations to ensure efficient executions of all projects and activities within the program
- Program Execution and Delivery: Building and executing program plans to deliver best-in-class solutions that meet the business objectives
- Reporting and Risk Management: Ensure timely and clear communication with stakeholders, including the appropriate escalation of issues
- Ongoing Prioritization: Management and prioritization of cross-project issues to drive success
- Development of Program Management best practice processes and procedures, building on the existing knowledge base across the divisions
- Participant in the Program & Process Management Leadership team, providing senior mentoring and coaching to other Project Managers
- 15+ years of combined product development, project management, and people management experience
- Proven ability to manage complex programs and deliver defined outcomes
- Proven ability to motivate and inspire others to do their best work
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities, demands and timelines
- Solid understanding of project and program management methodologies
- Demonstrated experience in driving change initiatives and making them stick
- BSc. in Engineering or Computer Science
- Strong interpersonal skills for fostering productive relationships and creating a collaborative working atmosphere
- Ability to influence and motivate those around you
- Experience with safety or process standards such as ISO 26262, DO-178C, ASPICE
- Lean Six Sigma certifications
- Experience with Scaled Agile frameworks
- PMP (or comparable) designation