Principal Program Manager

Job Duties

• With general autonomy, provides leadership and direction for a Portfolio of Programs
• Supervises, either directly or indirectly, subordinate managers, supervisors and/or team leaders and provides general input into project plans and execution
• Contributes to the strategic direction with regard to the program management process, work force staffing, maintenance of Program Management competencies, Program budgeting; insures the strategic direction is in alignment with overall organization and PSL direction. Initiates, prioritizes and justifies various projects, processes and/or initiatives supporting strategic direction
• Manages performance of staff by selecting, conducting performance appraisals, coaching and mentoring for career and skills development
• May lead or initiate cross functional, cross department or cross center teams in developing, prioritizing and justifying various corporate projects, excellence projects, research projects, PSL projects and/or initiatives (e.g., standards, best practices, enabling technologies)
• Possesses broad understanding of business aspects and associated technology of the PSL
• The Principal Program Manager is an advocate for reliability initiatives, the use of project management techniques, and the Halliburton product development process
• This job role is independently accountable for a large staff or support arm of the organization or a single profit/loss or revenue center, major product line, or support function
• Skills are typically acquired through an undergraduate degree in a Technical, Engineering, business, or equivalent degree, and minimum of 12 years' experience including 6 years demonstrated proficiency in program management