Program Director

The Program Director will focus on driving and accelerating the delivery of business outcomes for the IP segment related to product delivery and operations, with the initial focus on content programs. The successful candidate will manage a group of delivery managers/scrum masters, and be responsible for planning, executing and reporting on the portfolio, programs and constituting projects for the IP Segment in Clarivate. This includes but is not limited to setting up and running program operating rhythms, annual portfolio planning, program planning, setting up managing budgets, forecasts and costs, setting up and drive delivery processes and governance to improve delivery performance, and dealing with project and program escalations with internal and external groups, senior management and executives.This position is a hybrid role based near US offices, Belgrade or BangaloreAbout You- experience, education, skillsBachelor’s degree, preferably in the fields of computer science or engineeringMinimum 10 years of experience leading mid to large scale project and program management experience developing complex schedules, coordinating cross-functional teams, and leading executionMinimum 10 years of experience of direct reports/team management experience including offshore developmentCertification required-  Either in Scaled Agile (SAFe®) framework or Agile product development methodologies (Kanban, Scrum etc.)It would be great if you also have…Solid knowledge of using dashboards, data and visualization tools such as PowerBI to define, measure and create actionable insights for outcome creation and accelerationComfortable with ambiguity yet passionately strives to bring clarity to the team and organizationFamiliarity with content technology process development, especially in IP spaceWhat you will be doing in this role…Lead roadmap planning, monthly steering committee meetings and other meetings with senior leadership and stakeholders.Ensure projects are correctly defined, measured, and tracked against appropriate KPIs, and regularly reviews progress and stakeholder satisfactionPartner with functional leaders in Product, Engineering, and Operations, and other teams to define process, calibrate resources, foster buy-in, and ensure timely progress of projectsWork with vendors, clients, and other business partners to negotiate SoWs, resources and project plansprocess for the assigned programs and projects.Lead end to end program management function including portfolio management, process development, priority alignment, project tools, and communication/reporting channelsAnalyze key data to design and deploy process improvements across the IP business segment, ensure consistent alignment of effort, and maximize efficiencies across projectsManage project risks, develop mitigation plans and resolve problems impacting project completion, proactively resolving project issues, and escalating to management when necessaryWorks with multiple technology, business, and delivery teams, be accountable for the planning, management, delivery, and reporting for all project work in the shared services technology group.About the team…The Technology Operations & Change Management team is a dynamic and global group responsible for large scale, long term programs that drive our business forward.  The Project Director reports into the VP, Technology Operations & Change Management and will have 5-6 direct reports of program managers and scrum masters.Clarivate is an Equal Opportunity Employer Vets/Minorities/Women/Disabled