Program manager, infrastructure job description

At Anser Advisory, we strive and succeed by creating smart, dynamic and professionally skilled teams to deliver extraordinary projects for our clients. You will work on interesting projects which will expand your expertise and hone your technical skills through the ability to access the most advanced technology on the market. Your successful impact will help us obtain our goal of being the nationwide go-to professional services provider. Anser provides our clients with advisory, compliance, program and project construction management services at the highest level of dedication.

Our relationships are on our credibility to deliver on our commitments, with unbeatable service levels to our clients which has resulted in our rapid growth, nationwide.

We are looking for a Program Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate activities of a multi-project/comprehensive program, by serving as a trusted advisor to a public entity (Owner) and providing guidance on management and technical issues in order to ensure that the goals or objectives of the Owner's initiatives/policies are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
Responsibilities

Assist in the formation of program teams and the securing and renewal of program management engagements;
Oversee partner and sub-contracts to meet program needs via a diverse and inclusive team equitably formed;
Actively support professional development of team members as well as diversity, equity and inclusion;
Initial and periodic review of, and agreement to, the Program needs, goals, and requirements with the Owner to achieve alignment around desired Program outcomes and, as appropriate the measurement of outcomes;
Initial and periodic review of, and agreement to, the parameters of the Program - what's included and what isn't;
Analyze the Program and prepare/update an outline Program Approach, setting forth; recommendations, which will include management strategies, budget, schedule, operational needs, and assignment of responsibility;
Analyze the Program team requirement and current staff. Recommend/update the team structure and supplemental staffing, as required;
With team leadership and Owner input, develop or modify the Program Manual, in order to confirm understanding of all systems and procedures including flow charts delineating standard procedures for documentation of all meetings and correspondence, as a means for properly communicating within the program and for developing program/project records, as well as handling changes to the contract documents, monthly billings, drawing submissions, field changes, punch listing, substitutions, etc.;
On an ongoing basis, identify and implement private and public sector best practices applicable to the Program;
Periodically participate in the development of a strategic plan and related planning efforts to support program initiatives, and to meet Owner's goals and objectives

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from a four-year college or university;
Minimum of twenty (20) years directly related experience in Construction, Architecture, and Project/Program Management.
A proven track record in successfully implementing and managing major public programs;
Ability to apply best practices to Program Management Organizations (PMOs) in order to increase accountability, accessibility and credibility;
A thorough understanding of public agencies and operational practices.

Minimum qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Mathematics, or equivalent practical experience.

+ 5 years of experience in program management.

+ Experience in inventory management, supply chain, operations, consulting continuous improvement, or a related field.

Preferred qualifications:

+ Experience in supply chain operations or planning within the technology industry.

+ Experience in a complex inventory management program.

+ Knowledge and understanding of the supply chain management process (e.g., new product introduction, planning/inventory, sourcing, manufacturing, delivery, and reverse logistics).

+ Ability to navigate ambiguity and shift between operations management and big picture thinking.

+ Ability to create models and maneuver within spreadsheets/databases to manage supply chain processes.

+ Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

A problem isn't truly solved until it's solved for all. That's why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Program Manager at Google, you'll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish - working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.

Our goal is to build a Google that looks like the world around us - and we want Googlers to stay and grow when they join us. As part of our efforts to build a Google for everyone, we build diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and we aim to cultivate a sense of belonging throughout the company.

The Global Infrastructure Group (GIG) is responsible for driving optimal fulfillment and transforming Google's fleet by balancing and shaping demand intent from our Product Areas, deployment decisions for new technology, and supply capability across data centers, networking, and machines. As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for planning, reporting and driving inventory improvement programs. You will work on optimization of inventory investment to meet and exceed financial and operational goals like asset efficiency and on-time delivery. You will work with cross-functional stakeholders including Planning, Manufacturing, Commodity Management, Delivery, New Product Introduction, and Finance.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

+ Execute inventory management strategy and implementation plan.

+ Implement transformative supply chain processes and systems centered around inventory planning and drive the changes.

+ Drive cross-functional inventory optimization projects to achieve inventory goals.

+ Develop and implement cross-functional KPIs to ensure effective execution and performance against inventory targets.

+ Implement optimal inventory policies/buffer strategies to enable on-time Infrastructure fulfillment.

With over 370,000 colleagues in nearly 100 countries sharing our values, there's countless opportunities at your fingertips.

We're growing; grow with us.

Your day to day

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Summary - (Role Summary)

Critical participant in security assurance functions and compliance activities, including compliance assessments, manage issues and process enhancements. Represent the Global Infrastructure and Operations security department with internal and external constituents, including auditors, executives, and project teams. Provide technical advisory services to business and technology teams concerning security controls. Identify areas for improvement and assist in the development of solutions. Works with corporate and IT risk management team in developing and implementing internal control policies in a wide variety of IT processes. Promotes compliance with regulatory requirements and IT best practices, especially with respect to project management, systems development and information security.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - (Key Activities)

• Coordinate global technology strategies to address compliance objectives
• Provide technical advisory services to business and technology teams concerning security controls and measurement. Identify areas for improvement and assist in the development of solutions
• Review policies, standards, guidelines and procedures for compliance with corporate and best practice standards
• Evaluate vendors for new and existing solutions to assist in providing security assurance functions
• Manage external teams conducting security assessments and network penetration testing
• Conduct business analysis to assist business units in integrating security into their work
• Assess and communicate all security risks associated with all purchases or practices performed by the company
• Recommend and implement changes in security policies and practices in accordance with changes in local or federal law
• Creatively and independently provide resolution to security problems in a cost-effective manner
• Work closely with all areas and regions of IHG on the assessment of corporate technology to fully secure information, computer, network, and processing systems.
• Perform compliance assessments for proper administration of, all computer security systems and their corresponding or associated software. Promote and oversee strategic security relationships between internal resources and external entities, including government, vendors, and partner organizations.

What we need from you

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education -

Bachelors or Master's Degree in Computer Science or a relevant field of work or an equivalent combination of education, security certifications (e.g. CISA, or CISSP) and work experience.

Experience -

6 to 10 years' progressive work experience in both network and application security design and application development, with demonstrated mastery of technical and business knowledge and understanding of multiple disciplines/processes related to the position, and a minimum of 4 years of experience in management or project management involving business skills and budgeting.

Technical skills and Knowledge -

• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills for the purpose of providing information to clients, vendors, senior management and staff. Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships with customers
• Advanced knowledge of privacy and regulatory compliance including information security enterprise risk assessments, PCI remediation, data protection and strategy
• Advanced knowledge of preventative security controls, particularly in relation to protecting applications and data (i.e., firewalls, IDS/IPS, WAFs, anti-malware systems, cross-site scripting libraries, etc.)
• Advanced knowledge of security processes such as vulnerability management and risk assessment
• Advanced knowledge of operating system security controls (e.g., Windows, Linux, Unix)
• Demonstrated ability to apply IT in solving security problems
• Technical background in and knowledge of operating systems, network and application security
• Demonstrated project management experience in organizing, planning and executing large-scale projects from conception through implementation
• Demonstrated experience and solid understanding of 3rd party integrations and issues surrounding it (Extranets)
• Proven leadership ability
• Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong negotiating skills

What we offer

We'll reward all your hard work with a great salary and benefits - including great room discount and superb training.

Join us and you'll become part of the global IHG family - and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together - we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care, that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - click here to find out more about us.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. IHG is committed to promoting a culture of inclusion where everyone feels safe, respected and valued. We seek talent from all backgrounds to join our teams, and encourage our colleagues to bring their authentic and best selves to work.

Not Applicable for Colorado applicants.