Job Title IT Program Manager
Must be local to Arlington, TX - HYBRID
12 month potential contract to hire
Interview Type Video
Anticipated Start in weeks 2
Must Have s:
7-10 years of experience in technology project/program leadership roles required
Financial services industry experience preferred, IAM knowledge preferred
PMP certification
Scrum Master Certification preferred
Responsibilities:
Communicating up and down the stack -interacting with executives, engineers and architects, business groups and shared services
Leading the tech standardization efforts to streamline technology and tools needed to support business needs
Support the assessment of the program scope and supporting technology capabilities to drive modernization activities
Build and develop effective relationships with different IT and product teams to find opportunities for increase business value while modernizing our technology solutions
Create effective program processes and think out of the box to deliver value quickly while managing costs strategically
Document and conduct presentations for technical, business and leadership audiences to promote program strategy and communicate progress
Support the IT Delivery group in planning activities across goals, KRs, KPIs etc. as it relates to program goals
Assist with change management activities for the team and beyond
Champion the financials of assigned programs, yearly budget, and ongoing financial planning
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and driving operational efficiency within the program
Conform with all company policies and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned
Primary Skills
* 7-10 years of experience in technology project/program leadership roles required
* Experience in managing technology modernization project teams using a variety of supporting technologies
* Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills to collaborate with different levels of hierarchy
* Strong understanding of program and project management practices and demonstration of essential supporting soft skills
* Excellent project management skills, including the ability to create and manage program plans, budgets, and resources effectively
* Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to drive consensus and manage stakeholders at all levels
* Financial services industry experience preferred
* Ability to Identify and understand technical dependencies between initiatives
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Certifications:
* PMP certification preferred
* Scrum Master Certification preferred