Job Summary:
As the New Business Units Program Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the successful planning, execution, and delivery of new business initiatives within our organization. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive strategic decision-making, and ensure effective project management to achieve the company's growth objectives. This role requires a combination of strong leadership, business acumen, and project management skills to drive innovation and achieve operational excellence.
Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Planning:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for launching new business units.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and inform decision-making.
- Collaborate with senior management to define business goals, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for each new business unit.
2. Project Management:
- Lead and manage cross-functional teams throughout the entire project lifecycle, from ideation to execution and post-launch support.
- Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring adherence to project objectives and resource allocation.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery.
3. Stakeholder Management:
- Foster effective relationships with key stakeholders, including executives, department heads, and team members, to align priorities and gain support for new business initiatives.
- Collaborate with internal teams, such as product development, marketing, finance, and operations, to ensure seamless integration and coordination of activities.
4. Performance Measurement and Reporting:
- Establish performance metrics and reporting mechanisms to track the success of new business units.
- Regularly analyze project performance data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to improve business outcomes.
- Prepare and present comprehensive reports and presentations to senior management, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommended solutions.
5. Continuous Improvement:
- Proactively identify opportunities to optimize processes, streamline operations, and enhance the overall effectiveness of new business unit launches.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the program management team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Proven experience as a program manager or project manager, specifically with new business unit launches or large-scale initiatives.
- Strong understanding of business strategy, market dynamics, and project management methodologies.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Proficiency in project management software and collaboration tools.
- Experience in the [industry/sector] is a plus.