Sr. Program Mgr of Language Learning | Missionary Department

Overview

Job Category: AO – Administration/Operations

Job Description: The Senior Program Manager of Language Learning will work with senior leaders (may include the Managing Director, senior directors, and General Authorities) in defining and articulating the impact of the designated program as well as identifying the path moving forward to meet the strategic objectives of the department. This employment is a regular full-time two-year fixed term with opportunities to extend up to five years and potentially converting into a permanent position.

• Work closely with project sponsor (may include the Managing Director, senior directors, and General Authorities), cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives.
• Manage program and project teams and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives to achieve designated objectives.
• Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks to achieve program results.
• Produce program reports for management and stakeholders.
• Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Develop and manage the budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives.
• Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field
• 12 years of experience in product management, operations leadership, or related field, or related experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience (16 years total).
• Proven competence in leading complex, cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills
• Advanced experience with program evaluation.

Preferred; the following will be heavily considered:

• Experience in linguistics.
• Experience in language instruction.
• Demonstrated experience with successful change management.
• Preference given to those with program management experience.

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings- giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances-our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world.

They are literally working in His kingdom. Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church.

The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

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