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Program Manager

Location:Doha, Qatar, Middle East
Job Type:Contract
Posted:27th Mar 2009
Closing Date:1st Jan 2009
Posted By:CTB/McGraw-Hill
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Program Manager

We currently have an outstanding opportunity for a Program Manager II in Doha, Qatar.

As our Program Manager in Doha, Qatar, you will be responsible for managing a high profile, complex and comprehensive educational assessment program. In this role you will work directly with our customer, and in collaboration with the U.S. based Program Manager you will lead and manage functional professionals within a matrix environment at CTB to ensure successful performance.

Specifically you will plan and control all program events to meet required timelines, monitor and control program costs to complete programs within budget, and ensuring deliverable quality. In this role you are also responsible for growing business through the generation of winning/workable solutions and proposals, delivery of high performance solutions and services, expansion of existing accounts, and effective management of relationships.


Required:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Six years experience working in a program management environment with demonstrated experience in planning, program and financial oversight, customer relationship management, and negotiations; 4 years of which working as a Program Manager supporting multiple, non-standard contracts or programs required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross functional teams, required.
• Experience in risk management and conflict resolution required.
• Six years experience with schedule and budget management required.
• Must have excellent demonstrated written and verbal communication skills English.
• Must have demonstrated experience in presenting to senior management and customers.
• Must be highly organized, self directed, and able to direct multiple projects and people simultaneously.
• Contract negotiation experience required.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in business development role preferred.
• Previous experience managing the staffing and performance of direct reports preferred.
• Familiarity with the customs and culture of the Middle East is preferred.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills in Arabic are highly desired.
• Previous experience teaching or working in an educational institution is preferred.


About CTB/McGraw-Hill:
As the nation's leading publisher of standardized and standards-based achievement tests for pre-school, elementary, middle, high school, and adult education, CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC offers a broad range of assessments, software and services. CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC is part of the Assessment and Reporting group of McGraw-Hill Education, a leading global provider of instructional, assessment and reference solutions that empower professionals and students of all ages.

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