Program Manager
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Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Program Manager to join our dynamic team. As a IT Program Manager you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the successful delivery of complex IT projects/Programs within our organization. You will work closely with crossfunctional teams stakeholders and vendors to ensure projects are completed on time within budget and meet the desired objectives.
List essential job functions; describe in terms of actions (verbs) and desired outcomes in order of most important first.
To comply with regulations by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) the duties in job descriptions must be essential to the job. To identify essential functions focus on the purpose and the result of the duties rather than the manner in which they are performed. The following definition applies: a job function is essential if removal of that function would fundamentally change the job.
- Lead and manage the entire project lifecycle from initiation to closure ensuring adherence to project management best practices and methodologies.
- Define project scope goals and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and senior management.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans including timelines budgets resource allocation and risk management strategies.
- Coordinate and collaborate with crossfunctional teams including developers engineers designers and business analysts to ensure project requirements are understood and met.
- Monitor project progress identify potential risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.
- Conduct regular project status meetings providing updates to stakeholders and senior management on project progress risks and issues.
- Manage project budgets tracking expenses and ensuring projects are delivered within allocated financial resources.
- Foster effective communication and collaboration among team members stakeholders and vendors to ensure project objectives are met.
- Provide leadership and guidance to project team members ensuring they have the necessary resources and support to successfully complete their tasks.
- Conduct postproject evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance future project delivery.
- Handle the Request for Proposal (RFP) process including the creation evaluation and selection of vendors or service providers.
- Organize and facilitate Steering Committee meetings involving key stakeholders to provide strategic guidance and decisionmaking for projects.
List the minimum requirements to be considered for this position. Technical Knowledge Years of Related Experience Certifications Required Equipment and/or Systems Experience
Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT project management
Proven experience successfully leading and managing multiple parallel complex IT projects
Demonstrated experience in personnel management and working with offshore teams
Experience in working both independently and in a teamoriented collaborative environment is essential
Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire crossfunctional teams.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities with a keen attention to detail.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Solid capacity for tracking budgets and reporting deviations early.
Experience in working with and managing vendors (onshore and offshore)
Experience in risk management and mitigation strategies.
Proficiency in project management software and tools.
Local Position (Paramus NJ) preferred with remote work allowed up to 3 days a week.
Flexible timing requested
This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties.
2 openings Contract to Hire
Full Time Standard Work Week
Monday Friday (emergency weekend support)
95 (emergency off hours support)
O.T. Eligible: No
Employment Type
Full Time
