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Program Manager – International Technology

Our direct client is looking for a Technology Program Manager, in this role you are accountable for the success of all projects under their supervision ($5M+) and works closely with the pillar portfolio lease to align project scope to product vision and roadmap. This position has primary responsibility for planning, executing, and delivering all projects on time, on budget, and within scope in accordance with business priorities. Throughout the lifecycle of each project, the manager tracks project status and manages project teams to mitigate issues and risks. There is significant interaction required with pillar leads due to the scope and/or complexity of the projects that are managed. This position will typically oversee several large complex projects, or fewer projects which are significant in scope/size. May have project or program resources reporting directly.

Key Responsibilities:                 

• Review project plans from PM's to look for alignment to firm’s SDLC standards regardless of Project Methodology; includes all aspects of Project Management including risk management, scope management, stakeholder management, etc, create and update Program Roadmaps
• Partner with Portfolio Managers through Intake and Project Approval including developing budget, business case development, scoping, value, and benefits
• Review and aggregate multiple Project Budgets and/or create Program Budget and then manage to budget taking full accountability for submitting change requests if there are cost overruns and ensuring stakeholders aware of upcoming overruns
• Develop and share best practices around project and program management practices; actively work to support and promote PMO standards; support Sr. Program Manager(s) Dir PMO with the delivery of excellence 
• Coach & mentor other Project/Product Managers, Scrum Masters and Analysts

Required Skills:                                                                                                                                       

• Expert Project Management skills
• Bachelor's Degree Required in Computer Science, Engineer or related field
• Desired certification: PMP, CSM, CSPO, SAFe
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced abilities to communicate and work with stakeholders across all levels in the organization
• Strong ability to effectively communicate abstract concepts in verbal, written, and visual forms at most levels in the organization
• Proficient using MS Excel and MS PowerPoint and Project Management tools
• Demonstrates accountability, ownership, and follow-through
• Prepared to lead in times of ambiguity, frequent change, or unpredictability

Job ID: 4580