OpTech
Program Manager
OpTech, Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48900
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IT Program Manager (Long Term w-2 Contract)This role is not open to Corp to Corp CandidatesProgram Manager has overarching responsibility and accountability for all program activities. The Program Manager works directly with the Project Managers, Operational Leaders, and other Program Management Teams to ensure workloads are balanced on all projects. The Program Manager also communicates program status and escalated issues/risks to executive customers and management, working closely in alignment with Business and Technical Leadership.
Education and/or Experience Requirements :
3-5 years program management experience with medium-scale (multi-million-dollar, 2+ year) programsExperience in contract management and vendor management at a large scaleExperience in Financial, Actuarial, Retirement Planning is preferredAble to handle different vendors and hold them accountable to contractual requirementsExperience taking a program from inception and providing structure and coordination for the execution and managementProven experience in project/program management techniques and methodsProven decision-making and leadership skillsProven conflict resolution skillsProven negotiation skillsExcellent knowledge of MS Office; Proven experience with program/project management software (e.g. Planview etc.)Outstanding organizational skillsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal at the executive level leadershipExcellent problem-solving ability
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Ensure sound program and project management principles are followed by the tactical and operational staffEstablish the Program/Project Management PlanEstablish and enforce the use of the Program's Governance processesProduce Start-Up and Planning documentation and conduct reviews of associated materialsOrganize programs in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization/programDrive priority for the portfolio of projectsDevelop and maintain a budget and operating plan for the programProvide support to the operational leadership teamWork as part of the tactical and strategic Program LeadershipTimely resolution and/or escalation of all program and project level issues/risksAccurate program level schedulingFacilitation and creation of program status materials to be presented to Executive stakeholdersProvide updates to Strategic, Tactical and Operational status and management meetings
OpTech is an EOE, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. https://www.optechus.com/eeo_self_identification/
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IT Program Manager (Long Term w-2 Contract)This role is not open to Corp to Corp CandidatesProgram Manager has overarching responsibility and accountability for all program activities. The Program Manager works directly with the Project Managers, Operational Leaders, and other Program Management Teams to ensure workloads are balanced on all projects. The Program Manager also communicates program status and escalated issues/risks to executive customers and management, working closely in alignment with Business and Technical Leadership.
Education and/or Experience Requirements :
3-5 years program management experience with medium-scale (multi-million-dollar, 2+ year) programsExperience in contract management and vendor management at a large scaleExperience in Financial, Actuarial, Retirement Planning is preferredAble to handle different vendors and hold them accountable to contractual requirementsExperience taking a program from inception and providing structure and coordination for the execution and managementProven experience in project/program management techniques and methodsProven decision-making and leadership skillsProven conflict resolution skillsProven negotiation skillsExcellent knowledge of MS Office; Proven experience with program/project management software (e.g. Planview etc.)Outstanding organizational skillsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal at the executive level leadershipExcellent problem-solving ability
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Ensure sound program and project management principles are followed by the tactical and operational staffEstablish the Program/Project Management PlanEstablish and enforce the use of the Program's Governance processesProduce Start-Up and Planning documentation and conduct reviews of associated materialsOrganize programs in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization/programDrive priority for the portfolio of projectsDevelop and maintain a budget and operating plan for the programProvide support to the operational leadership teamWork as part of the tactical and strategic Program LeadershipTimely resolution and/or escalation of all program and project level issues/risksAccurate program level schedulingFacilitation and creation of program status materials to be presented to Executive stakeholdersProvide updates to Strategic, Tactical and Operational status and management meetings
OpTech is an EOE, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. https://www.optechus.com/eeo_self_identification/
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