Junior Project/Program Manager at Fortive

Norwich, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Team Building, Project Management, Risk Management, Change Management, Agile Program Management, Problem Solving, Budget Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Leadership, Critical Path Management, Visual Management Tools, Action Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Issue Tracking, Impact Analysis

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Excellent written and verbal communication to all levels of the organization with appropriate urgency. Acts as a liaison between cross functional team members. Able to lead stand up meetings and leadership communications. Works with team to create and update schedules / action plans and drives the crucial conversations necessary. Able to drive team to countermeasures. Demonstrates strong team building skills. Able to work with multiple cross functional, cross geographic teams and drives success in project execution. Able to identify when countermeasures are needed and can lead trade off discussions /impact analysis to resolve. Can lead teams through pivots when needed. Change management champion able to commit, advocate and lead through change. Basic Program Management skills including system tools and soft skills. Cultivates a culture of problem solving and applies problem solving as a mindset to the program. Identifies and manages risks. Appropriately escalates problems when necessary Can create, manage, and track budgets for projects of low to medium complexity. Proficient knowledge of standard work around the entire product lifecycle required for the management of the project. Has an understanding and ability to work with the functional departments required to support program activities. Can lead project stand up meetings, owns communicating to leadership and to team, able to apply the basic visual management tools (Build Measure Learn (BML) schedule, issue tracker, risk register). Knowledge of Agile Program Management (APM). Can scope a project, define and manage to critical path. Can successfully manage to critical path on projects of low to medium complexity. A minimum of 2+ years of program management, ideally R&D background Demonstrated ability to inspire collaborative team execution including leadership of geographically dispersed cross-functional development teams Proven experience in risk management and change management Comfortable communicating at all levels of the organization, adjusting appropriately for the audience and purpose Bachelor's degree desirable, but not mandatory APM/PMP certification a plus

Responsibilities

The Junior Project/Program Manager acts as a liaison between cross-functional team members, leading meetings and driving crucial conversations. They are responsible for creating and updating schedules, managing risks, and ensuring successful project execution.