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Cengage Group is hiring a Sr Director, Enterprise Program Management to lead and mature program practices across IT, Finance, HR, and Legal departments. This role drives the execution of critical technology initiatives by aligning program portfolios with business objectives, mentoring program managers, and serving as the main contact for IT program issues.

Highlights

Lead technology programs across IT, Finance, HR, and Legal.
Drive execution of enterprise IT programs including ERP, CRM, HRTech, and InfoSec initiatives.
Mentor and develop a team of Program and Project Managers, promoting Agile practices.
Track and report program performance to executive leadership.
Collaborate with senior leaders and C-suite executives to align programs with strategic goals.
Required skills include proficiency in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, leadership, and communication abilities.
Preferred experience with project management tools such as Confluence, Jira, SmartSheet, PlanView, Clarity, and ServiceNow PPM.
Qualifications require a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with over 10 years in IT project/program management and 5 years in leadership roles.
Salary range for the role is $163,100 to $212,000 USD, varying by experience and other factors.
Experience in EdTech or education sector and certifications like PMP or PgMP are preferred.

Sr Director, Enterprise Program Management Full Description

Sr Director, Enterprise Program Management

United States

Full time

We believe in the power and joy of learning

At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-belonging/.

About the Role

As our Sr Director, Enterprise Program Management, you will play a pivotal role in leading the technology programs across IT, Finance, HR, and Legal. You will establish and mature our program practices, driving the successful implementation of our most critical technology initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

PMO Leadership & Strategy:

Align programs to project portfolio to business objectives.
Collaborate with Senior Strategic Service and IT leaders to develop programs to achieve intended outcomes.
Drive execution of IT programs aligned with our strategic goals.

Program Oversight & Execution:

Coordinate the health and success of all IT programs.
Track and report program performance to executive leadership.
Manage high-impact programs including ERP, CRM, HRTech, and InfoSec initiatives.

People Leadership & Development:

Mentor and coach a high-performing team of Program and Project Managers.
Conduct regular performance reviews and provide professional development opportunities.
Coach and support teams to adopt Agile Practices.
Ensure consistent and accurate operational reporting.

Engaging with collaborators and communicating effectively:

Serve as the central point of contact for IT program issues.
Develop positive relationships with cross-functional leaders and C-suite executives.
Deliver clear executive-level presentations and reports on program status.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent experience.
10+ years in IT project/program management, including 5 years in a leadership role.
Demonstrated track record in setting up and managing IT program portfolios.
Expertise in managing programs across multiple domains.
Proficiency in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Outstanding leadership and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

PMP, PgMP, or other relevant certifications.
Experience in the EdTech or education sector.
Familiarity with modern project management tools like Confluence, Jira, SmartSheet, PlanView, Clarity, ServiceNow PPM, etc.
Demonstrated background maturing agile practices.

Cengage Group is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.

Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or at +1 (617) 289-7917.

About Cengage Group

Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Compensation

At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.

The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.$163,100.00 - $212,000.00 USD

Original Job Description

Sr Director, Enterprise Program Management

United States

Full time

We believe in the power and joy of learning

Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

PMO Leadership & Strategy:

Align programs to project portfolio to business objectives.
Collaborate with Senior Strategic Service and IT leaders to develop programs to achieve intended outcomes.
Drive execution of IT programs aligned with our strategic goals.

Program Oversight & Execution:

Coordinate the health and success of all IT programs.
Track and report program performance to executive leadership.
Manage high-impact programs including ERP, CRM, HRTech, and InfoSec initiatives.

People Leadership & Development:

Mentor and coach a high-performing team of Program and Project Managers.
Conduct regular performance reviews and provide professional development opportunities.
Coach and support teams to adopt Agile Practices.
Ensure consistent and accurate operational reporting.

Engaging with collaborators and communicating effectively:

Serve as the central point of contact for IT program issues.
Develop positive relationships with cross-functional leaders and C-suite executives.
Deliver clear executive-level presentations and reports on program status.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent experience.
10+ years in IT project/program management, including 5 years in a leadership role.
Demonstrated track record in setting up and managing IT program portfolios.
Expertise in managing programs across multiple domains.
Proficiency in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Outstanding leadership and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

PMP, PgMP, or other relevant certifications.
Experience in the EdTech or education sector.
Familiarity with modern project management tools like Confluence, Jira, SmartSheet, PlanView, Clarity, ServiceNow PPM, etc.
Demonstrated background maturing agile practices.

About Cengage Group

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