Program manager, IT job description (2023)

Programmmanager, ITjob description

Identify and implement key leverage points within the program to create and influence positive change

Anticipate project changes and proactively adjust processes to mitigate risk

Mentor project members assigned to the program

Determine program parameters, design approach/strategy and create a program plan

Ensure the integration of projects and adjust project scope, schedule and budgets as needed to the needs of the business

Track key project milestones and recommend adjustments to project managers

Plan cross-project priorities within the program

Program liaison for communications, milestones, and review briefings

Oversees a portfolio of related projects, facilitating metrics (cost, budget, dashboard), portfolio governance and mentoring project managers within the portfolio

Manages and coordinates the implementation of multiple projects including work plan, schedule, risks/issues and budget using project management tools and techniques

PMP (or comparable PM certification), PgMP desired (or comparable Program Mgr certification), Six Sigma certification desired

7+ years project management and 2+ years program management experience

3+ years experience in overall leadership role (setting direction, making decisions)

Excellent communication skills (written, oral, interpersonal) as well as the ability to collaborate internally or across groups while building credible relationships

Application development background preferred

PM certifications are desirable (PMP, PgMP, Prince2)

Our company is looking for an IT Program Manager position. Thanks in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your CV.

Program manager responsibilities, IT

• Conduct method studies and work sequence analysis to develop “standard work” best practices
• Apply lean methods to reduce waste and process variability in the service industry
• Design and implement system automation and production controls
• Manage the development and implementation of a strategic technology roadmap for the assigned area
• Consult management to design technology solutions, review departmental goals, and report on IT progress and issues
• Support consolidation and analysis of program IT surveys and analytics
• Manage the coordination of analysis and design of automated solutions to business problems
• Establish standards and procedures for IT and change schedules and plans as needed
• Monitor project results against technical specifications
• Facilitate the introduction of new or improved processes and/or procedures

Program manager qualifications, IT

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate easily with senior management
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for 2-3 weeks up to 20% of the year
• Ability to convey highly technical topics to both a technical and non-technical audience
• Demonstrated innovation in the development and delivery of IT test programs, including experience administering SDLC tests or relevant experience
• Knowledge of COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology), COSO and IIA Internal Audit Standards
• Experience or knowledge of IT controls and processes according to SOX 404 and 302

Our growing company is seeking a Program Manager, IT. Please see the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates who do not necessarily have all the qualifications but do have sufficient experience and talent.

Program manager responsibilities, IT

• Manages customer expectations, provides updated information to senior management and chairs steering committee meetings
• Identifies and manages program dependencies and critical paths
• In support of the manager, the IT PMO regularly reviews ongoing projects to ensure they meet the PMO's quality standards
• Provides project managers with mentoring to achieve desired outcomes
• Profound evidence of matrix leadership in global teams
• Leads multiple teams and parallel workflows in delivering high quality software and technology solutions and works closely with technical teams to develop and track release milestones and timelines
• Coordinates with partners to add value and realize clear business benefits
• Develops and maintains project plans, work process investment plans, demand and project execution plans with business partners and shared services
• Leads teams of project managers, vendors and technical leaders in a highly structured organization
• Manages targeted project recovery activities, including rapid situational analysis, needs analysis, and hands-on collaboration to get struggling projects and teams back on track

Program manager qualifications, IT

• Fifteen (15) years of relevant industry and/or government experience in IT program management, including providing senior and mid-level analyst/project manager management and guidance
• 10+ years of professional experience leading technology projects with cross-functional matrix staff (including vendors) with high integration across multiple business units and technical discipline
• Previous knowledge as a Scrum Master for managing agile projects with agile software development methods, especially Scrum, Lean or Kanban, would be ideal
• Ability to understand key metrics to measure, monitor and optimize forms
• Safe handling of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, as well as SharePoint
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks while maintaining focus

Our innovative and growing company is looking for a position as Program Manager IT. If you are looking for an exciting job, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.

Program manager responsibilities, IT

• Manages and coordinates testing of automated application controls that impact business processes
• Management and maintenance of program tools (including the SOX Internal Controls and Risks System (SICRS) SharePoint site-based solution) and processes
• Conduct internal control workshops and train new or existing control owners, testers and general SICRS users in the US and internationally
• Works with internal support organizations including SharePoint CoP and QlikView CoE on application design, implementation, implementation of new extensions and application support
• Leads cross-functional, multidisciplinary meetings and encourages teamwork that leads to positive outcomes
• Independently lead projects that span multiple workflows or large programs involving multiple program managers
• Manage project plans, budget, issues and risks
• Can do third party product reviews and integrations
• Collaborate with business owners on training, testing and related activities
• Facilitate critical tradeoff decisions between investment, schedule, and customer value

Program manager qualifications, IT

• Basic knowledge of routing, routing protocols, Internet and general network architecture
• 5+ years of experience operating 24/7 in mission-critical production environments
• 10+ years in the Department of Defense (DoD), required Air Force Medical IT experience - with a thorough understanding of the process of healthcare delivery in a DoD residential medical center
• Extensive proven track record of leading support services teams on military clinical applications and devices used in a medical center
• Experience in project management with a focus on IT projects
• 6+ years of experience leading an organization with impact experience in business and technology

Our innovative and growing company is seeking a Program Manager, IT. Thanks in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your CV.

Program manager responsibilities, IT

• Acts as a catalyst for the implementation of change incorporating appropriate change management skills
• Prepares reports and monthly presentations for senior management on the status of the project
• This individual is responsible for components of the Application Governance deliverables and guidance throughout RPSG Tech
• Development of Requests for Proposals (RFP) for external services
• Initiation, planning, execution and completion of all program deliverables as agreed
• Responsible for the full lifecycle of programs from inception to completion
• Create, maintain and explain program methodology, procedures and policies consistent with Enterprise PMO rules and policies
• Supporting the supplier selection and management process (scope, plan and milestone definition, operational issues, delivery and milestone approval, quality control)
• Promote program planning and control from an operational perspective (activity, milestones and resource planning), with a particular focus on core activities and global plan consolidation
• Apply relevant project standards to create project management frameworks for all projects within the program

Program manager qualifications, IT

• At least 5 years of experience in an application development environment
• More than 5 years of experience in the pension industry
• Bachelor's degree in a computer science-related discipline preferred
• Proven track record of delivering information technology projects using various development approaches for internally and externally developed applications and technology package applications
• Experience in process optimization, lean preferred
• High attention to detail and ability to work within deadlines

Our innovative and growing company is looking for a Program Manager in the IT field. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and apply for the position. If you do not meet all qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.

Program manager responsibilities, IT

• Leads change initiatives and working groups in the region
• Advise executives, customers and employees on strategic solutions for dealing with obstacles within a project
• Educates others on PMP principles and concepts
• Acts as a functional expert and business solution architect for business process design, integration and solution strategies
• Promotes the definition and implementation of technology architecture strategies for assigned business units based on the latest industry standards, best practices and a thorough understanding of business operations
• Develops conceptual, logical and physical business and technology processes and architectures, working closely with other vendors, external partners and other architects as needed
• Assesses strengths and weaknesses in technology architecture, including performance, quality, availability, design simplicity, security, and total cost of ownership
• Facilitates and conducts work evaluation sessions with users to identify business and system requirements, which are used as input to jointly define the preferred technology solution design to ensure optimal business system configuration, flexibility, scalability and functionality
• Develops strategic blueprints for comprehensive implementation methodologies to solve high-impact, high-profile problems through an expert and in-depth assessment of complex business processes
• Provides input and influences the cross-functional and cross-business strategies in support of business and technical solutions required to support multi-tenant core platforms and business-specific technology solutions

Program manager qualifications, IT

• More than 7 years of professional experience in project/program management and in the associated IT and process design
• At least 7 years of project/program management, including successful implementation of complex programs
• At least 5 years of experience in the financial services industry specializing in setting up retirement plans and plan data, with at least 3 years in investment management, portfolio management, back office systems or advisory systems
• Experience with Microsoft Project Server
• A very collaborative working style and also the ability to build strong partnerships
• Ability to work well independently in a dynamic team environment with minimal supervision