Digital Program Manager

Position: Digital Program ManagerLocation: Hartford, CT or Des Moines, IA - must sit in either location Description:Contract to hire opportunity Must be located in Hartford or Des Moines as they will be required to go into the office. The EPMO (Enterprise Portfolio Management Office) is focused on the design and implementation of integrated solutions to enable efficiencies and effectiveness; supports the strategic planning, budgeting and governance of business transformation initiatives and facilitates coordination across functional and organizational boundaries; collaborates with stakeholders to assess business process efficiency, operational performance and environmental factors to identify improvement opportunities; manages and coordinates resources to support project management, business analysis and provides oversight of project execution; and serves as GA’s center of excellence in the execution of large scale business transformation initiatives We are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial and consultant outlook, has a systems thinking mindset, the ability to simplify the complex and act upon it, who is comfortable working in a dynamic team environment, and who will embrace the opportunity to connect cross functionally with other teams. Additionally, this hire will have strong business acumen with a mindset that is always thinking ahead, program/portfolio management experience, and possess excellent business partnering, negotiation and networking skills. Accountable for the overall application of the Individual Markets Digital Program in terms of strategic value, architectural fit and business alignment.Oversee and ensure projects are on time and on budget that require multiple layers of service providers and internal and external stakeholders.Build and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders, Technology partners, Strategic Sourcing, and other key teams across organizationPrioritize project portfolio with internal stakeholders to develop a roadmap that will successfully execute on portfolio.Translate the business strategy, needs & requirements into clear direction for the project teamsAssist in the definition of project scope and goals, including project and staffing estimationDefine and create project approach, including project plans, targets, milestones and dependenciesTrack project/engagement dependencies, milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful project implementation and deployment.Lead stakeholder communications across all project work threads. Ensure appropriate communications regarding issues and risks to foster project success and long-term stakeholder relationship. QualificationsUndergraduate degree required, MBA or other advanced degree also preferred5+ years project and/or program management experience, with experience leading projects across digital product delivery, UI/UX design and/or digital strategyExperience working for a management and/or technology consulting firm and/or creative agency highly desiredExperience managing creative teams (visual design, content design, UX/UI design) to create user-centric solutions highly desiredPassion and drive for continuous improvement, transformational change, with a business owner mentalityAbility to design, develop, and communicate accounting and finance related deliverables (resource plans, budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, etc.)Has the ability to break down large complex problems into smaller deliverables that can be executed through an iterative approach in weeks and months, not months and years.Strives for excellence but can see failure as an opportunity to learn.Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence outcomes and gain team member and stakeholder buy-inCritical thinker and highly analytical with an ability to solve complex problems that include the application of both good business sense and common senseDemonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, ability to interpret data and synthesize complex issues to identify best solutions.Builds trusted relationships and collaborates across diverse and multi-functional teams to successfully drive business objectives.Advanced skills in business management tools including: Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, Project and Access.Preferred: