The role
0301Sets up and implements project/program/product structures for product development and product care activities including communication management, timelines, resource and budget plans, progress, and cost control
02Creates, coordinates, and maintains integrated project plans including dependencies, resources, and budgets allowing the teams to work efficiently and effectively
03Accountable for quality implementation in projects in the following areas: Project risk management; Critical path analysis; Scenario creation and analysis; Budget; and robust planning
04Consistently executes project management processes including guiding and managing preparation for milestone reviews, capacity reviews (cQCR, SCR & fQCR), etc., as applicable and may lead improvement initiatives
05Follows best practices in project/product teams and fosters continuous improvement by sharing best practices and knowledge among peers
06Selects project methodology and applies agile methods as appropriate, including coaching and guiding teams in project methodology including agile practices (with Project/Program Leads or PMC management if appropriate)
07Can work in a hybrid Agile role combining Agile methods (usually within the project/product team) with non-Agile techniques (usually needed with partners and some functions)
08Manages meetings and may manage knowledge sharing between project/product teams and sub-chapters to enhance project effectiveness and optimized delivery
09Establishes positive project/product team dynamics through team building
10Goal Setting: Establishes, measures, and reports the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), standard metrics, Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) or Outcome Based Planning (OBPs) key results for projects enabling teams and functions to measure and improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness
11Acts as a trusted advisor with a 360° view on all levels to advise and support the project/product teams as well as the broader organization in holistic planning, project risk management, scenario creation as well as critical path analysis to ensure an optimized value delivery
12Functions as a single point of contact and control for project and program data collected from the functions
13Identifies project risks and describes potential implications for budget, timeline, and scope. Identifies gaps, potential bottlenecks or delays, challenges assumptions, and proposes options to close gaps and get projects back on track while communicating issues proactively to stakeholders
14Manages project/product team information to support the teams themselves, the Life Cycle Teams (LCTs) and/or other governing body decision-making
15Frequently provides high-level/pre-defined and recent planning data for scenario analysis and decision-making on a portfolio level
16Acts as Agile Program Manager as defined by Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) where applicable
