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Overview

Directs the strategic execution of multiple programs, understanding priorities and governing project lifecycle. Oversees annual planning of enterprise wide projects across programs and teams, tracking and oversight of program budget, including vendor management oversight. Directly supervises others, including Managers.

Responsibilities

• Directs the activities of Managers- Enterprise Program Office, Enterprise Program Managers, and Enterprise Project Managers.
• Oversight of all replan and roadmap activities including building tetris boards, execution roadmaps, gathering estimates, dependency management, clarity on inclusions/exclusions and creation of special content.  Oversight of all program activities related to project execution: Pre-SDLC/Funnel Management ; Weekly Program meeting facilitation ; Cross Team/Program Coordination ; and All Project Activity, including Cost Management, Timeline/Burnups, Release Readiness, Product Readiness, Project Closure, and Project Walk-through.
• Creates and delivers Portfolio Review updates to Executive/Officer level across IT, Product, and Service.  Manages these updates as a benchmark of success including project status, exceptions, roadmap changes and impacts, and program financial health (cap/expense rates).  In addition to accurately informing key stakeholders, these updates must be leveraged to influence, drive decisions and create an overall positive impression of the Portfolio.
• Facilitates routine Portfolio leadership meetings with senior level managers to disseminate all relevant information such as key decisions, roadmap changes, impediments.  Uses these meetings to foster collaboration, influence stakeholders and drive improvements.
• Understands and communicates the priorities of the organization and how they relate to programs of responsibility.
• Applies advanced and comprehensive knowledge of theoretical project management and agile concepts, principles, and practices to provide training, performance reviews, and guidance to employees under direct and indirect supervision. Operates with considerable latitude for unreviewed actions or decisions.
• Establishes and maintains credibility across the organization by being competent, truthful, diplomatic, empathetic, succinct and decisive. Demonstrates the skills to inform, engage and advise others in a clear and concise way.  Understands the relationship between strategy and communication tailoring content and delivery to achieve desired results.
• Acts as a catalyst for change in the organization, recognizing and taking on difficult problems by collaborating with partners across the enterprise.
• Directs the creation of program strategies to meet the needs of the business.
• Helps create vision for significant technology and business initiatives and is responsible for aligning project objectives with overall business and technology strategies.
• Responsible for driving changes to the project lifecycle to improve efficiency and reduce time to market.
• Develops and approves changes in standards and procedures for project and program.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of the products and services within the programs of responsibility.  Understands and able to speak to the scope of projects with the programs including the financial and strategic benefit to the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Required
• 10+ years of experience in management.
• Communication
• Preferred
• Management
• Preferred
• Leadership
• Preferred
• Planning
• Preferred
• Operations
• Preferred
• Portfolio Management
• Preferred
• Project Management
• Preferred
• Investments
• Preferred
• Agile Methodology
• Preferred
• Finance
• Preferred
• Risk Management
• Preferred
• Project Portfolio Management
• Preferred
• Accounting
• Preferred
• Project Implementation
• Preferred
• Auditing
• Preferred

Compensation

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the starting base pay range for this position is $125,500.00 - $197,100.00 annually. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Paychex, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

Live the Paychex Values

• Act with uncompromising integrity.
• Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.
• Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.
• Work in partnership and support each other.
• Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.
• Treat each other with respect and dignity.

What's in it for you?

• We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
• We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
• We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
• We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
• We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.

Note: The benefits described apply to full-time employees. Benefits for part-time, contract, and intern roles may vary.

Not sure if you meet every requirement?

At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us.

Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.

• Directs the activities of Managers- Enterprise Program Office, Enterprise Program Managers, and Enterprise Project Managers.
• Oversight of all replan and roadmap activities including building tetris boards, execution roadmaps, gathering estimates, dependency management, clarity on inclusions/exclusions and creation of special content.  Oversight of all program activities related to project execution: Pre-SDLC/Funnel Management ; Weekly Program meeting facilitation ; Cross Team/Program Coordination ; and All Project Activity, including Cost Management, Timeline/Burnups, Release Readiness, Product Readiness, Project Closure, and Project Walk-through.
• Creates and delivers Portfolio Review updates to Executive/Officer level across IT, Product, and Service.  Manages these updates as a benchmark of success including project status, exceptions, roadmap changes and impacts, and program financial health (cap/expense rates).  In addition to accurately informing key stakeholders, these updates must be leveraged to influence, drive decisions and create an overall positive impression of the Portfolio.
• Facilitates routine Portfolio leadership meetings with senior level managers to disseminate all relevant information such as key decisions, roadmap changes, impediments.  Uses these meetings to foster collaboration, influence stakeholders and drive improvements.
• Understands and communicates the priorities of the organization and how they relate to programs of responsibility.
• Applies advanced and comprehensive knowledge of theoretical project management and agile concepts, principles, and practices to provide training, performance reviews, and guidance to employees under direct and indirect supervision. Operates with considerable latitude for unreviewed actions or decisions.
• Establishes and maintains credibility across the organization by being competent, truthful, diplomatic, empathetic, succinct and decisive. Demonstrates the skills to inform, engage and advise others in a clear and concise way.  Understands the relationship between strategy and communication tailoring content and delivery to achieve desired results.
• Acts as a catalyst for change in the organization, recognizing and taking on difficult problems by collaborating with partners across the enterprise.
• Directs the creation of program strategies to meet the needs of the business.
• Helps create vision for significant technology and business initiatives and is responsible for aligning project objectives with overall business and technology strategies.
• Responsible for driving changes to the project lifecycle to improve efficiency and reduce time to market.
• Develops and approves changes in standards and procedures for project and program.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of the products and services within the programs of responsibility.  Understands and able to speak to the scope of projects with the programs including the financial and strategic benefit to the organization.
• Bachelor's Degree
• Required
• 10+ years of experience in management.
• Communication
• Preferred
• Management
• Preferred
• Leadership
• Preferred
• Planning
• Preferred
• Operations
• Preferred
• Portfolio Management
• Preferred
• Project Management
• Preferred
• Investments
• Preferred
• Agile Methodology
• Preferred
• Finance
• Preferred
• Risk Management
• Preferred
• Project Portfolio Management
• Preferred
• Accounting
• Preferred
• Project Implementation
• Preferred
• Auditing
• Preferred