IT Program Manager (Tech Implementation & Upgrades exp) (Min 16 Yrs exp) (Hybrid 1-3 days on site) (LOCAL Candidates ONLY) (Webcam interviews)

02 May 2024

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We are looking for IT Program Manager (Tech Implementation & Upgrades exp) (Min 16 Yrs exp) (Hybrid 1-3 days on site) (LOCAL Candidates highly preferred) (Webcam interviews) POSITION DESCRIPTION DIRECT CLIENT Position Number of positions: 1 Length: 12 Months + Location: Washington DC 20020 Immediate interviews either Webcam or In-person interviews Please note that this position requires 1-3 days onsite and rest REMOTE. Looking for a Sr. Program Manager with minimum 16 years of experience leading technology implementations and upgrades with Application development, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance and Testing, managing multiple projects at a time. PMP Certification is preferred. Agile certification is required. 16+ years of experience. Organizes, directs, and manages contract operation support functions, involving multiple, complex, and inter-related project tasks. The Program/Project Manager will lead and manage specific projects for the client. The Manager will work under Executive Direction to provide leadership in the planning, development and management of projects consistent with client's strategic goals and business objectives. The Manager shall be responsible for the entire project lifecycle from planning to implementation, including but not limited to, budgeting, resource allocation, progress reporting and project risk assessment & mitigation. The Manager will liaise with client's business & technology staff and external vendors. Key responsibilities include:

  • Accountability and ownership for the successful implementation of assigned programs/projects working with key stakeholders to implement projects on time and within budget.
  • Plan, co-ordinate and lead meetings and regularly communicate project status and updates to leadership, stakeholders and the team.
  • Identify and communicate project risks, concerns & issues, and possible resolutions
  • Work with key stakeholders to develop resource requirements and budget requirements to develop project plans
  • Ensure all project documentation is compliant with contract agreements and regulations
  • Leads end to end implementation planning, including project management, issue management communication and change management
  • Drives project optimization by leveraging best practices and identifying opportunities for process improvement, to improve performance and reduce cost
- JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities:
  • Organizes, directs, and manages contract operation support functions, involving multiple, complex, and inter-related project tasks.
  • Manages teams of contract Support Personnel at multiple locations.
  • Maintains and manages the client interface at the senior levels of the client organization.
  • Meets with customer and contractor personnel to formulate and review task plans and deliverable items.
  • Ensures conformance with program task schedules and costs.
  • Minimum Education/Certification Requirements: Bachelor's degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience Candidates must have ALL the "Required" skills in order to be considered for the position. "Desired" or "Highly Desired" skills are a PLUS but may NOT be required. Skill Matrix Experience with Business workflow processes Required / Desired Amount of Experience 16+ yrs. in progressive consulting leadership role, providing full lifecycle services in enterprise environment Required 16 Years 16+ yrs. managing, coordinating, and establishing priorities for entire project lifecycle Required 16 Years Bachelor's degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience Required 20 Years Experience managing delivery of technology implementations and upgrades Required 10 Years PMP or other Project Management certifications preferred. Required 0 Experience in progressive consulting/management leadership role, providing full lifecycle IT application services in enterprise environment Required 16 Years Experience developing and monitoring program/project operating budgets, costs, and schedules, and contracts Required 16 Years Experience working within technology areas such as Application Development, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance and Testing Required 15 Years Experience working within technology areas such as , Technology Risk Management, or Program/Project Management Offices, and/or Business Operations Required 15 Years Experience & leadership skills leading large-size program operations & project efforts, managing multiple concurrent workstreams & service delivery Required 10 Years Experience managing multiple projects, budgets, costs, schedules, contracts, and service deliveries Required 10 Years Experience with Project Portfolio and Resource Management & effective use of standard project management tools such as MS Project, Jira & Confluence Required 10 Years Excellent oral and written communications skills at a management level Required 10 Years client facing with project leadership with specific focus on governance and risk for technology operations Required 10 Years Experience Managing Projects using Agile/Agile Hybrid Methodology/Agile certification Required 5 Years