Senior Program Manager
Company Details
Primary responsibilities / Key result areas
- Video Strategy Coordination
- Coordination-responsibility for strategic topics within SES Video
- Main interface to SMI, Corporate Development and M&A for all Video Strategy related topics
- Implementation and synchronization of the SES corporate strategy into an SES Video strategy (Strategic Plan) and vice versa, as well as synchronization of strategy inputs with all relevant SES stakeholders
- Acting as core contributor for media services in current and future SES Strategic Plan
- Scouting for new business concepts/fields: Identification and assessment of new business ideas/fields relevant for SES Video solutions’ strategic consideration and/or future revenue generation
- Management of Strategic Projects (focus on Cloud related topics)
- Responsibility to manage key/extensive initiatives, e.g. Partnership
- Act as key interface to Microsoft for all Video related topics
- Responsible Management of Minimum Commitment for Video Activities
- Initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling of strategic programs and projects
- Program Delivery Responsibility
- Setup and manage program execution team
- Responsible for the coordination between involved SES functions
- Manage contribution of Microsoft
- Evangelist for cloud and video related transformation activities
- Development of (Cloud) PMO practices for the Strategy and Products group
- Working with peers, defining and implementing PMO best practices that can support the Strategy and Products group in achieving its Cloud KPI’s and overarching corporate objectives.
Competencies
- High level of analytical skills
- Customer centric mindset
- High level of sensitivity, empathy and quality understanding
- High capabilities in team motivation and guidance
- High level of change readiness and positive energy
- Professional Project management skillset
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task within a fast-paced, challenging and deadline-driven environment
Qualifications & Experience
- University degree (Masters or similar)
- Around 8 years working experience consulting related, strategy relevant functions with strong link to project management (project management certification appreciated)
- Detailed knowledge of video market, trends and priorities is considered as an asset
- Very strong know-how in developing and extrapolating strategic market trends (competitor developments, etc.)
- High level of strategic planning capabilities
- Strong knowledge of SES, its strategic positioning towards the customer and as a business
- Fluency in English, other languages are an advantage
What’s In It For You:
- Flexible working policy
- Bonus and equity plans
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits plan
- A range of wellness activities and employee assistance programs
- An employer that values all aspects of Diversity and respects every individual’s story
Good To Know
SES is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to workplace diversity & inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other characteristics protected by local, state, or federal law.