Senior IT Program Manager

About Vca

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

Job Summary

The Senior IT Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale IT programs within Antech Diagnostics, part of the Mars Petcare Science and Diagnostics (SDx) division. They will play a critical role in ensuring that projects are completed successfully, on time, and within budget while meeting the organization’s strategic goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops a comprehensive program plan, including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements based on the needs of our Global Reference Lab line of business.
• Identifies and engages key stakeholders, such as project sponsors, business owners, cross-functional teams, and external vendors, to ensure alignment and support for the program.
• Defines and manages the program budget, including tracking and reporting on expenditures.
• Allocate and optimize resources to achieve program goals.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues that may impact the program’s success.
• Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Establish a governance structure to facilitate decision-making, issue escalation, and communication across program stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and standards.
• Lead and motivate a diverse team of product owners, technical specialists, and other resources.
• Provide guidance, support, and performance feedback to team members.
• Monitors and tracks program progress, ensuring that projects are executed according to plan.
• Identify and resolve conflicts, dependencies, and bottlenecks that may impede progress.
• Regularly communicates program status, updates, and risks to senior management, stakeholders, and project teams.