Job Description
We are seeking a Sr. Technology Program Director with experience in leading Global Transformation Technology Implementations to manage production stabilization programs which includes migrating workloads to AWS.
A Day in the Life:
This position has responsibility for the planning and execution Platform engineering projects including a significant Technology transformation program. This role has an impact on our financial performance and customer experience.
What You’ll Do:
- Managing all aspects of project plan including planning, procurement, resource planning, cost, scheduling and implementation activities, across multiple areas and multiple project teams.
- Act as the primary focal point and owner for all program related activities including third party supplier/partner delivery
- Manage all program schedules and contract deliverables that support the Hertz business and performance expectations
- Conduct delivery reviews to track quality of service, on-time delivery and ensure costs are within plan
- Manage relationships with Hertz Executive Levels and Program Director levels
- Tracking milestones, identifying problem areas before they impact the project and coordinating corrective actions and establishing escalation procedures.
- Managing and coordinating all project communication with key stakeholders in all relevant areas of the business
- Documenting and managing risks, issues, decisions and actions for all projects
- Collaborating with the product, design, development teams to ensure that the business requirements are properly defined, developed and deployed to the relevant business customer's satisfaction.
- Ensuring compliance with policies and standards, including those from our PMO and TMO teams
- Identify any cross-program dependencies both within technical and business teams
- Ensure appropriate resource capacity and management in line with competing priorities
- Plan, track, control and manage all aspects of program financial performance, including forecasting
- Ensuring acceptance by all stakeholders, through effective Change Management Programs.
- Carrying out post implementation reviews of all programs / projects to ensure that original goals / requirements are being met.
- Actively seeking opportunities, new initiatives, developments and financially quantifiable efficiencies in the business throughout the implementation.
What We’re Looking For:
- 5+ years’ experience in leading large scale global transformation programs
- 10+ years’ experience as a Project manager/Program manager
- 5+ years technology and business experience; highly desirable to have experience in AWS cloud
- 3+ years’ experience working in a technology project management office
- Engineering involving development and testing of applications
- Demonstrated leadership of multidiscipline, high-performance work teams/groups
- Demonstrated highly collaborative approach with a proven ability to work to tight deadlines, gather consensus and make decisions
- Accomplished verbal and written communications with proven ability to work with diverse senior executive leaders and technology owners
- Demonstrated competency in strategic thinking and leadership, with strong relationship management experience
- Proficient in 0365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Project etc.) and collaboration tools
- Comprehensive understanding and experience of both agile and waterfall and software development approaches
- Bachelor’s Technology Degree, Master’s degree preferred
- PMP or Prince certified with Agile, Lean/Six Sigma certified a plus
- Preferred experience of delivering solutions within Fleet/Asset Management
- Ability to travel up to 25% including International
- Position is located in Atlanta, Georgia.
What You’ll Get:
- Up to 40% off the base rate of any standard Hertz Rental
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
- Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching
- Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program for employees & family
- Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
- Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness
- Perks & Discounts –Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more
Skills for Job Profile / Best Fit Analysis
This is for internal use only for new job roles that will have skills or competencies added to the job profile for internal applicants and career planning.
☒ Deliver Performance Results
☐ Organization
☒ Prioritization
☐ Time Management
☐ Develop and Lead High Performing Teams
☒ Verbal and Written Communication
☒ Collaboration and Relationship Development
☐ Microsoft Office Suite
☒ Influencing
☒ Business and Financial Acumen
☐ Conflict Resolution
☐ Problem Solving
☐ Analytical Thinking
☐ Decision Making
☒ Adaptability
☒ Change Management
☒ Attention to Detail