Lead - Program Management

Job Description

Sony Pictures Networks India is seeking an experienced Lead Program Management. The incumbent will be responsible for heading program management for SonyLIV OTT platform. POSITION SPECIFICATION:- Education B.E./B.Tech, MCA or Equivalent Computer Degree Experience 12-15 years with Experience in Project Management, PMP/Scrum certication POSITION INTERLINKAGES WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION : Digital Product OUTSIDE THE ORGANIZATION - Team Technology Partners- Business Partners KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Project Management : - Drive projects end to end from requirement gathering to delivery on SonyLIV platform (including core platform, AVOD / SVOD projects, new solution /technology implementation, application upgradation, IT operations, business / IT process transformation, analytics reporting, digital automation, and routine change management).- Collaborate with teams to prioritize initiatives, track progress ensure a consistent high-bar on excellence and project delivery.- Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.- Ability to manage multiple parallel priority projects. Program Management : - Working cross-functionally with key internal and external stakeholders like business & business partners, product managers, engineering, UAT team to initiate and manage programs end to end.- Maintain the inter-dependency of all deliveries and ensure it is delivered accordingly.- Identify, assess, track and mitigate issues and risks at multiple levels- Ensure IT security and compliance in all deliverables.- Own the entire communication of project status and share it internally with all stakeholders. Proactively manage changes to project scope, team and device contingency plans.- Capacity planning along with engineering team for projects in advance.- Release planning along with release managers and engineering team. Knowledge Management : - Share project status reports within the organization on regular intervals.- Maintain project document repository.- Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and sub-contractors, and inuence team to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.- Implement industry best practices and innovation to improve the overall system delivery process. Managing team performance : - Track team performance at an overall and individual level and provide support/ guidance wherever required to ensure achievement of plans- Manage eective resource allocation, enhance the capability quotient of team members and drive higher team engagement TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:- - Experience with Systems Development Lifecycle and Project Management Methodologies, specifically Agile/Scrum, in addition to Waterfall.- Experience with the Microsoft Oce suite of applications (i.e., MS Project, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, etc.) PMP/Scrum certication and knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS/Azure) is a plus.- Experience in digital media software and/or gaming industry is desired.- Experience in developing and deploying project best practices, policies, procedures, and processes. Ability to facilitate relations between business groups and technology departments. - Solid leadership and change management skills- Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential. - Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities- Ability to defuse tension among and between project teams, should it arise. - Advanced interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.- Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.- Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.- Ability to eectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.,

Keyskills :
team performanceit securitydigital mediaproblem solvingproject teamscapacity planningchange managementms projectit operations