Principal Software Delivery Proj Mgmt

AT&T is a telecommunications company that provides wireless communications, local exchange, and long-distance services for consumers and businesses in the United States and internationally.

The Program Manager-Domestic will be responsible for end-to-end project or program management throughout the life cycle of a software/system development project/program (may be internal or external client facing).

• Directs and leads the efforts of a project/program team to deliver a completed project/program and/or service.

• Consults directly with internal or external clients on business goals, tools, strategy and best practices of software development.

• Has full accountability for managing concurrent projects/programs of any complexity including projects/programs that span multiple regions, functions and/or business units.

• Directs team's activities utilizing the organization's software development life cycle (SDLC). Interacts with other project/program managers and with the Account Management organization to ensure alignment of project goals and progress with client needs and client priorities.

• Utilizes knowledge of business, industry and technology to incorporate business process improvements into the organization and/or to develop business strategies and function/business/technical architectures.

• Conducts end to end program management of one or more programs containing multiple large projects, or portfolio management of a large scope entire portfolio that are company-wide, cross functional and/or strategic in nature.

• May also manage one or more portfolios which includes identifying, prioritizing, authorizing, managing, and controlling projects, programs and other related work to achieve strategic business objectives.

• Directs cross functional teams to complete projects and program deliverables within allotted timeline and budget.

• Defines project/program scope and objectives, directs activities of project teams, and identifies resources.

• Projects/programs are very complex in nature, with project activities that are distinct for each new project, are company-wide, and require a high level of analysis to create project plans for new concept programs.

• Work with external vendors and internal stakeholders to champion program/project(s) across the entire organization.

• Develops detailed work plans, schedules, estimates, resource plans, and status reports.

• Conducts program meetings and is responsible for program tracking and analysis.

• Ensure adherences to quality standards and reviews project/program deliverables.

• Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables.

• Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team.

• Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems.

• Communicates to client/vendors/leadership.

• Must have thorough understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) processes and tools and must advocate for adherence to standards.

• Must have working knowledge of business practices in at least one specific business software domain.

Job Contribution:

• Expert level technical professional. Advisor on technical knowledge and ATT technologies.

Education:

• Preferred Bachelor of Business/Information Systems/Engineering/Math/Science degree or equivalent experience.

• PMP Certification desired. Experience: Typically requires 5-8 years experience.