Storage Program Manager

A member of the Program Management Organization responsible for assigned development
activities in a specialized work group in support of offerings. DCT leaders are encouraged to
be an IBM certified project manager, a Project Management Professional by PMI, or have
the equivalent experience.

• Runs the DCT with core team members from Development and Support. Inclusion of additional product delivery and support aspects should be included as needed: Procurement, Manufacturing, Service, etc...
• Works with key development/architect leads to coordinate and track the resolution of key issues. May drive the resolution as needed.
• Owns, manages, and tracks detailed development project schedules and deliverables. Key Offering Milestones are provided to the Offering Team for inclusion in the related Offering Playbacks.
• Supports the commitments made by Offering Team.
• Is a member of the Offering Team meeting, as the DCT focal point.
• Interlocks, makes, manages, and delivers on scope, schedule, cost, and quality commitments in support of the Commitment and Launch Playbacks.
• Identifies, manages, tracks, and communicates: Schedule, quality, cost and risk issues to development management and the Offering Team.
  • Design Change Requests (DCRs): Are managed by development process/DCT
  • Plan Change Requests (PCRs): Are managed by the Offering Team and DCT leaders provide input and assessment on PCRs
• Assesses, manages, tracks, and reports on team risks and mitigation plans.
• Communicates Offering Team issues/decisions to the DCT Members.
• Responsible to plan and monitor the execution of the development related Offering Deliverables for a specific project.
  • There are over 40 Offering Deliverables which include but not limited to Compliance, Regulatory, Legal, OSSC, licensing, PSRB, etc. Specific guidance is available on the Offering Deliverables Wiki for each of them along with the guidance of roles and responsibilities
• Mentors the other Project Managers and/or functional team leads.
• Ensures Development Level audit compliance and is a focal point for audits.
• Working with Service and Manufacturing, make sure product is developed with appropriate serviceability and manufacturing considerations.