Very Good Ventures is a global consultancy that delivers clients elegant solutions using disruptive technologies. At VGV, we believe that building very good technology starts with a culture of excellence, collaboration, humility, and openness – and of course, have a very good time while doing it. We place our company values and culture at the forefront of everything we do.
Rising to prominence as the foremost Flutter experts, VGV is at an exciting stage of growth as we expand our global presence and our range of strategic services. Our mission is to lead the most influential companies through new digital frontiers and improve the relationship between technology and those that create, manage, and experience it. VGV’s client roster spans industries, including Toyota, Google, Dow Jones, JSX, Betterment, and Norwegian Cruise Lines.
People come to work at VGV to solve challenging problems with the newest technology, alongside some of the best talent in the industry, and in a culture that remains steadfastly dedicated to its employees.
Overview
As a Senior Program Manager, you successfully usher our programs through their lifecycle. In collaboration with our delivery teams, you will draft project plans while managing scope and risk mitigation. You will help manage and flag the varying constraints in people, time, and budget that may affect program delivery. With a sharp eye to financial forecasts and project timelines, you ensure our program delivery experience is seamless, efficient, and enjoyable for internal teams and clients alike.
A Senior Program Manager is expected to work on programs with limited managerial oversight and assist in the development of improved processes, procedures, and documentation tools for the team.
Responsibilities
- Support the service delivery or product delivery team(s) in managing resources, projects and budgets to meet the goals of the business and clients
- Assist and draft project documentation, including budget reports, and project status updates, and other necessary documentation
- Oversee program budget by monitoring how budget is being utilized and expended in the context of the program plan
- Ensure project timelines and deliverables are met at each stage
- Support alignment and collaboration among project delivery teams and between VGV and the client
- Maintain processes to ensure project management documentation, reports and plans are relevant, accurate, and complete
- Determine and set team(s) collaboration style and cadence
- Decision tracking and information dissemination
- Ensure smooth on-boarding and off-boarding of program resources
- Anticipate and troubleshoot budgetary, staffing, or sequencing risks arising in project delivery
- Communicate with client as necessary to ensure a smooth delivery experience, specifically as the first point of contact for questions on program timeline, status, budget, progress, and escalations
- Manage responsibility for multiple clients and projects concurrently
- Utilize Agile methodologies in your work
- Help establish and manage a project methodology incorporating structures, standards, processes, documentation, and reporting
- Improve processes, policies, and standards of project management
- Provide training and education on standard project management
Key Performance Indicators
- Delivery (on budget and time)
- Client satisfaction
- Process improvement
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in project, product, or program management roles
- Experience in program management roles within an agency or in-house setting
- Experience in project documentation e.g. SOW, budget reports, project status updates, etc
- Full proficiency in English (C1 level or higher)
- Availability to work within United States Eastern or Central time zones
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize work effectively
- Proactive communication and strong problem-solving skills
- Strong presence with good relationship-building and interpersonal skills
- Previous primary responsibility for differing budgetary models (fixed fee, T&M)
- Experience managing concurrent multi-phased projects and dependencies
- Proficiency of Google or Microsoft workspace tools
- Pilot internal special projects as needed
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with Jira, Azure Dev Ops, Aha, FigJam, or similar project management tools and platforms
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies
Benefits
- Passion and enthusiasm for what we create.
- REMOTE first and global company.
- Fully paid parental leave.
- Generous Paid Time Off.
- End of year company shut down (December 23, 2024 - January 1, 2025), in addition to observing company holidays.
- Other benefits dependent upon location.
- Do our best, professional work.
- Be collaborative partners.
- Scale with standards.
- Always be growing.
- Be very good.
Very Good Ventures is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive work environment, free from discrimination and harassment, and promoting diversity in our workforce. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives and contributions of each member of our global workforce, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success as a company.
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