Program Manager (Remote)

Program Manager | V R Della Infotech Inc. | USA

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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 cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet the desired objectives.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES


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 s 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.

1. Lead and manage the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, ensuring adherence to project management best practices and methodologies.
2. Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and senior management.
3. Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
4. Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, engineers, designers, and business analysts, to ensure project requirements are understood and met.
5. Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and issues, and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.
6. Conduct regular project status meetings, providing updates to stakeholders and senior management on project progress, risks, and issues.
7. Manage project budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring projects are delivered within allocated financial resources.
8. Foster effective communication and collaboration among team members, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure project objectives are met.
9. Provide leadership and guidance to project team members, ensuring they have the necessary resources and support to successfully complete their tasks.
10. Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement, and implement changes to enhance future project delivery.
11. Handle the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, including the creation, evaluation, and selection of vendors or service providers.
12. Organize and facilitate Steering Committee meetings, involving key stakeholders to provide strategic guidance and decision-making for projects.

QUALIFICATIONS


List the minimum requirements to be considered for this position. Technical Knowledge, Years of Related Experience, Certifications Required, Equipment and/or Systems Experience

Education / Experience / Background Bachelor degree or equivalent required

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 team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Strong knowledge of waterfall and Agile project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.

Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Strong analytical and problem-solving 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. Required Certification / Licenses / Training

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while successfully performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Include possible work hazards and percent of travel required.


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)

9-5 (emergency off hours support)

O.T. Eligible?: No

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