Sr. Associate Program Manager, Global Channels – Contract Position

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About the job

As a Sr Associate Program Manager, Global Channels, you’ll work directly with the Channel Operations Manager on the development and execution of all aspects of the SAS Partner Program. This includes the operational execution strategy of all program requirements and benefits, systems, governance and metrics of the program. In addition, you’ll serve as an ambassador for the Partner Program to help drive awareness and adoption with both internal stakeholders and the partner community.

You Will,

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, Accounting, Analytics or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Program Management or Customer Contract Operations.
• Ability to provide clear and timely communications on status of assigned responsibilities through the use of project status reports and documented processes.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Excellent knowledge and competence in related business functional area
• Strong accounting, math and analytical skills
• Excellent negotiation, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.

Additional competencies, knowledge and skills

• Communication: Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others.
• Decision Making: Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions
• Driving Execution: Translating strategic priorities into operational reality; aligning communication, accountabilities, resource capabilities, internal processes, and ongoing measurement systems to ensure that strategic priorities yield measurable and sustainable results
• Ability to analyze solutions for the program and internal customers

• Ability to manage budgeting process and analyze budget performance

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Additional Information

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