Average Program Manager (Unspecified Type / General) Salary

Job Description for Program Manager (Unspecified Type / General)

Program managers are responsible for overseeing programs - sets of large, time-consuming projects which require detailed analysis and care - within a company, as well as prioritizing projects and delegating responsibilities to members of the project team. They may also be responsible for interviewing and hiring the best candidates for each project.

Multitasking is important in this position to work with several clients and maintain constant communication, and they meet with clients regularly and provide project reports and updates to ensure that everything is running smoothly. As they develop a deeper understanding of the client's constantly evolving needs, they meet regularly with the project team to discuss solutions and may also provide assignments for each team member to keep everyone focused on the overall project.

Program managers usually work full-time during regular business hours and some are known to travel to different sites and conferences on a regular basis. They must be highly knowledgeable of information technology (IT) and business practices for success, and creativity, adaptability, and problem-solving skills are also beneficial. (Copyright 2019 PayScale.com)

• Oversee direction, training, mentoring, and management of staff.
• Track and report on team progress, and determine key milestones.
• Identify and capitalize on opportunities for growth and to enhance the organization's competitive position.
• Coordinate with other departments or members in the organization to achieve specified goals.
• Build rapport and maintain strong relationships with customers.

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