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You will be the driving force behind the program's success, coordinating cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder expectations.\nMain Job Tasks and Responsibilities\nProject Planning, Change and Report Management\nSupport the project team in developing a detailed and executable project management plan. Identify critical paths and track key milestones to ensure project execution alignment. Establish and execute a robust change management process to assess the impact of scope, schedule, or resource changes, and communicate resulting adjustments effectively to all stakeholders. Conduct regular project status meetings and provide timely, clear reports on project status, issues, risks, and mitigation plans to all stakeholders.\nRisk Identification and Management\nDevelop and implement a proactive and effective risk management plan. 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