Program Manager Job Description Sample

This program manager sample job description can be used to help you create a job advert that attracts qualified candidates for a program manager position. You may revise this job description to meet the specific duties and requirements of your job you are advertising.

Job Title: Program Manager

Program Manager Job Purpose:

Oversees all aspects of an ongoing program, from its development to implementing program activities. Ensures program is completed to a consistently high standard, within budget, that objectives are met on time, suiting the company's image and objectives. Makes sure the program meets professional standards and industry regulations.

Program Manager Job Duties:

  • Establishes short and long-term program objectives and ensures team members meet them.
  • Recruits, hires, and trains team members.
  • Develops regular budgets and schedules (usually annually) to support the program's implementation.
  • Develops funding plans to ensure the program's ongoing delivery and success.
  • Creates and implements guidelines for evaluating the program's strengths and areas where improvement is required.
  • Assigns tasks to team members to ensure project objectives are completed as required.
  • Communicates expectations to team members.
  • Counsels and disciplines team members who do not perform to expectations or who violate company policies.
  • Appraises team members' performances and offer feedback to employees and, when appropriate, to managers.
  • Resolves problems with program as they arise.
  • Monitors program's progress and reports this in regular meetings with high-end managers and any stakeholders funding the program.

Program Manager Skills and Qualifications:

Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills, Works as Part of a Team, Attention to Detail, Superior Organisational Skills, Strategic Planning, Analysis Skills, Knowledge of Human Resources Practices, Leadership, People Person, Financial Literacy, Multi-Tasker, Creativity, Knowledge of Office Software and Internet, Works Well to Deadlines and Under Pressure, Program Management Skills or Certification, Bachelor's Degree in Business or Topic Relevant to Industry.

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