IT Program Manager

Description

Job Description IT Program Manager - Responsible for overseeing programs and large projects within a department or business unit. Assess and advise on improving process and methodologies of current project management implications throughout the project timeline; including development of strategies, readiness assessment, development of training and communications. Works with project managers to identify redundancies and duplications of efforts across projects within a program and eliminate them.

Acts as a mentor to project managers. Able to motivate project managers to build cooperative work teams. Able to identify, develop, and direct team members strengths, technological resources, and organizational processes to build teams. Advanced in the use of project management software/ concepts. Comprehensive knowledge of the business units functions. Strong communication skills to work with senior management to deliver requirements.

Strong analytical, problem solving, quality management, and organizational skills. Comprehensive understanding of project management theory and team dynamics. Proven ability to effectively collaborate with others, initiate action and adapt to change. Proven ability to make tough decisions and accept challenging assignments. Demonstrated ability to accurately estimate costs and develop and implement project plans within budgetary guidelines. 4-year degree. PMP certification.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications MAJOR

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specify major duties performed by the job and percentage (%) of time spent on duties. Lead and provide work direction to a team of project managers and business leaders to determine program scope, devise and maintain a workable plan, and to develop and deploy the solution in accordance with the needs of the program. Serve as a communication clearing house for all formal program status reporting Assess dependencies amongst the projects in the program and monitor the progress of projects to ensure continuous alignment with program objectives Develop and maintain all program deliverables throughout the program lifecycle and review the deliverables of the project managers on the program Identify program risk, develop a risk management plan and actively manage risk throughout the program lifecycle Identify and communicate the collective resource requirements of the program and work with responsible managers on the development and maintenance of a resource plan Manage interaction between the customer, vendors, and the internal project team members to ensure that appropriate relationships exist to produce positive program and project outcomes Develop and manage the governance structure and change control process for the program.

Responsible for the status reporting, program estimating, monthly cost accounting and vendor invoice processing Develops and/or monitors vendor deliverables in compliance with binding statements of work ROLE SPECIFIC SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Experience with driving/managing enterprise application implementations or software development projects.
Experience leading large cross-functional teams made of vendor and full time resources.
High-level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and ProjectHigh-level of proficiency using Microsoft Share Point Experience  Level Expert Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Atlanta, GA.Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $75.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Atlanta,…