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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Senior Program Officer
Description
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We are looking for a Senior Program Officer to lead, coordinate, and oversee strategic projects within our organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing complex programs, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring the delivery of results within set timelines and budgets. This role requires excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders. The Senior Program Officer will be responsible for planning, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on projects while ensuring compliance with organizational standards and objectives. They will also anticipate risks, propose appropriate solutions, and optimize resources to maximize program impact. This position is key to ensuring the success of strategic initiatives and contributing to the overall growth and performance of the company.
Responsibilities
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- Supervise project teams and ensure their cohesion.
- Manage budgets and resources allocated to programs.
- Monitor performance indicators and quality of deliverables.
- Communicate regularly with internal and external stakeholders.
- Identify and manage program-related risks.
- Write progress reports and program summaries.
- Ensure compliance with deadlines and set objectives.
- Propose improvements to optimize processes.
- Ensure compliance with current standards and regulations.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Advanced degree in project management, business administration, or related field.
- Significant experience (minimum 5 years) managing complex programs.
- Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, etc.).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a team and foster collaboration.
- Good knowledge of Agile and/or Prince2 methodologies.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Fluency in English and French, both written and spoken.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What is your experience managing complex programs?
- Which project management tools do you master?
- How do you handle conflicts within a project team?
- Can you describe a situation where you had to manage a major risk?
- How do you ensure communication with stakeholders?
- Which project management methodology do you prefer and why?
- How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects?
- Have you worked in an Agile environment before?
- How do you measure the success of a program?
- What are your expectations for this position?
