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Summary
The GPMO Program Manager is responsible for the successful justification, initiation, planning, monitoring/controlling and transition & closeout of programs as assigned by the Head of the Global Program Management Office (GPMO).
The GPMO Program Manager will oversee the GPMO’s most complex programs and projects, which will involve a diverse set of components / work threads, including but not limited to business processes, technology, construction, training, marketing, security, compliance.
The successful GPMO Program Manager must:
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Be proficient in identifying, managing / actively addressing the complexities associated with large, enterprise-wide strategic initiatives (in the areas such as scope, schedule, vendor, budget, dependency/integration, risk/issue, decision, communication, benefits management)
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Be able to cooperatively, professionally, and effectively communicate with personnel and third-party-providers ranging from the staff through C-Suite Executive level
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Have experience successfully operating in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
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Boast experience with and a strong appreciation for PMBoK aligned methodologies and processes
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Already have – or achieve within one year of employment – the PMP certification (no exceptions)
Essential Functions
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Serve as the “face” of assigned programs and projects, interacting with Sponsorship & Executive Leadership to communicate results, status, risks/issues and mitigation strategies
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Concurrently manage multiple complex projects/programs that are in various stages of the life cycle (e.g., justification/business case, initiation & planning, monitoring & controlling, transition & closeout)
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Monitor progress of each assigned program/project against the baselined plan and notify core team and leadership (as appropriate, per the defined organizational structure & governance thresholds) of matters requiring resolution
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Perform analysis to determine reason(s) for lagging programs/projects and recommend & implement actionable mitigation strategies/response plans to address
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Understand the broader business & operating environment, and always consider as part of the program/project function – for justification, initiation, planning, monitoring & controlling, transition & closeout
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Operationalize the defined departmental methodology and enabling tools/templates
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Serve as a champion of the GPMO and PM best practices and standards across the MedMen enterprise
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Successfully facilitate meetings (i.e., have plan for meeting, conduct as planned, follow-up with notes & applicable actions and decisions to drive forward progress)
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Perform transparent, fact-based project / program status & health reporting
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Educate and coach junior staff (e.g., program coordinator, admin assistant) supporting PM managed projects/programs on program/project management concepts
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Coordinate cross-functional relationship-building and integration to support program/project success (i.e., Partner with other departments and workthreads to help ensure MedMen achieves the best possible outcome, strengthen GPMO relationships and perception by building consensus and driving collaboration to achieve common goals)
- Perform other duties as assigned (e.g., as requested support the Head of GPMO with administrative activities for the department, including methodology and template refinement)
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 5+ years of transferable experience that is directly applicable to project/program management, as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Soft Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Strong organizational skills
- Exceptional and adaptive written and oral communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel from senior leadership to frontline staff
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings and deliver presentations with a wide variety of audiences
- Strong business acumen, and appreciation for the appreciation of the importance of business relationships
- Creative & flexible mindset
- Self-confident managing in an ambiguous environment, comfortable defining & providing clarity to program/project stakeholders to ensure directional and tactical alignment
- Positive, pleasant demeanor
- ‘Can-do’ attitude, demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves to “get er done” / move work forward
- Demonstrates respect for chain of command
- Subject-Matter Specific / Technical Skills
- Ability to independently manage multiple large, complex programs and projects concurrently
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Project, to include dependency identification (appropriately and thoroughly defined predecessor/successor relationships for the defined scope) and critical path analysis
- Highly proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
- Direct experience with Initiating & Planning 2 or more large scale projects / programs
- Skilled in: Communications Management, Reporting Management, Meeting Management, Relationship Management
- Skilled in 3 or more of the following areas:
- Program /Project Justification (Business Case)
- Scope Management
- Schedule Management
- Vendor Management
- RAID (Risk, Action Item, Issue, Decision) Management
- Budget Management
- Benefits / KPI Management
Preferred Education & Experience
- Management Consulting experience
- Industry Experience related to: Government (Federal/State/Local), Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Technology, Healthcare, Retail, or Pharmaceuticals
- Experience managing integrated programs & projects with heavy Construction, Information Technology, Financial, Vendor, or Process/Performance Management component
- Experience managing efforts garnering attention from the C-Suite and Board of Directors, > $1M budget, > 5 contributing departments, > 1 external vendor, aggressive deadlines, competing requirements
- Experience in 100% of project management areas listed above section (i.e., Business Case, Schedule / Scope / Vendor/ RAID/ Budget/ Benefits Management)
- Experience with LARGE integrated master schedule development / definition and management (500+ lines)
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MedMen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MedMen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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