2013-08-18

CA Technologies provides IT management solutions that help customers manage
and secure complex IT environments to support agile business services.
Organizations of all sizes leverage CA Technologies software and SaaS
solutions to accelerate innovation, transform infrastructure and secure data
and identities, from the data center to the cloud.

### Job Overview

This position is responsible for the coordinated management of interdependent
projects over a finite period of time in order to achieve a set of business
goals. This position is tactical in nature.

### Key Responsibilities

* Manage all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure the overall program is closely aligned to and directly supports the achievement of CA's strategic objectives in a professional and successful way.

* Manage a portfolio of initiatives that span multiple lines of business and strategic partners.

* Understand the interdependencies between technology, operations and business needs.

* Ensure consistent use of common processes across all projects.

* Ensure the work effort remains feasible from a business standpoint.

* Has both business and technical focus. Ensure the program is successful in both aspects.

* Work on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the company.

* Keep management and/or Program Vice President informed of key issues and changes which may impact expected business results.

* Ensure that the program goals/milestones are met and budgets are in accordance with financial goals.

* Manage resources *indirectly* as part of a cross-functional team that is required to complete a project.

* Analyze current state and design of future state processes.

* Develop and define a structure and operating model for the program.

* Establish and track success criteria and metrics for the program.

* Act as internal quality control check for all /projects to ensure they meet client requirements.

* Mentor team members, motive team to success and give recognition for results.

* Act as a subject matter expert on various areas and an advocate in adopting new best practices and processes.

* Identify opportunities for improvement and leads implementation of changes.

### Typical Role Definition

Sr Professional Staff. A seasoned, experienced professional with a full
understanding of area of specialization. Resolves a wide range of issues in
creative ways. Complete understanding and wide application of principles,
theories, and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related
disciplines. Strong competence with the various tools, procedures, programming
languages used to accomplish the job. Usually works with minimal supervision,
conferring with a supervisor on unusual matters. May be assisted by (and at
times direct) less senior level employees. Requires daily decision-making
capabilities and actions that may not be reviewed by superiors. Assignments
are broad in nature and need ingenuity and originality to solve. Contributes
to moderately complex aspects of a project. May assist more junior staff
members with aspects of their job. Works on problems of diverse scope where
analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. May play a role
in high-level projects that have an impact on the company’s future direction.

### Job-Specific Authority and Scope

* Generally works without consulting their manager.

* Independent decisions are made daily.

* Examples of typical decisions without manager consultation:

* Work on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends

* Follow processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

* Typically has no direct reports.

* Typically has no total staff.

* Typically has a global geographic focus.

* Typically does not manage a budget.

### Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in Computer Science or related
discipline.

### Work Experience

Typically 7 or more years of related professional project management
experience plus 2 or more years of professional program management experience.

### Skills & Competencies

* Broad range of program management, business, and leadership skills required.

* Excellent communication, presentation, written, and interpersonal skills needed to influence customers, (internal and external) and other managers.

* Proven ability to manage concurrent projects.

* Ability to effectively manage time and program costs through activity duration, sequencing, estimating, schedule development and control, resource planning and cost estimating and budgeting and control using program management practices.

* Ability to effectively manage communications during program environment through communication planning, information distribution and performance reporting using formal program management practices.

* Proven ability to manage programs across global centers.

* Ability to effectively manage program risk through risk identification, quantification and control using formal program management practices.

* Ability to work in multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural teams.

* Strong quantitative analysis and experience working with database products, along with product or project management experience.

* Expertise in research methods and process improvement, experience using interactive web-based systems, and the ability to work with a technical and service-oriented team of professionals are required.

* Strong communication skills are a must - including writing and presenting skills.

### Certifications

* Project Management Certification (PMP) or global equivalent (i.e. PRINCE2) is required. Program Management Certification (PgMP) or global equivalent is preferred.

If you want to fulfill your potential, be acknowledged for your achievements,
and be given autonomy to make decisions for your business and customers; if
you want to work with a company that respects you as an individual -
recognizing both your needs at work and your responsibilities outside of it -
then CA Technologies is where you belong.

At CA Technologies your passion and expertise can directly impact the business
and you’ll help offer our customers practical approaches to delivering new,
innovative services and value through IT.

We offer competitive salary, company-sponsored premium Medical/Prescription &
Dental Plans, company-paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal, Anniversary Service
and Sick Days, 401(k) Plan, Education/Training Reimbursement, Charitable Gift
Program, Adoption Assistance Program, and Veterinary Care Insurance.

Learn more about CA Technologies and this opportunity now at
http://ca.com/careers

CA Technologies and all of its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.
As such, it is our corporate policy to fill positions with qualified
candidates regardless of the candidate’s race, color, sex, age, religion,
ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, pregnancy,
military status, veteran status or any other protected group status.

**Note to Recruiters and Placement Agencies**:** CA Technologies does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website or to any CA Technologies employee. CA Technologies will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of CA Technologies and will be processed accordingly.*

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