Program Manager (IT projects)

Title: Program manager (IT Projects)
Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid Role )
Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension
Hybrid Details: Able to go in to client offices as needed & this is typically one to two days a week.

Program Manager who is interested in supporting large information technology projects for our Utility Technologies Solutions team. In this role, you will be driving the execution and successful delivery of an IT program for our various electric utility clients.

Location: This position is in New Jersey. The qualified candidate is required to be in a commutable distance and able to go in to client offices as needed. This is typically one to two days a week. This allows us to best serve our localized utility clients as needed.

Responsibilities include:
Lead and manage an IT program by providing oversight of projects within the program. This includes managing the program budget and ensuring the program meets the schedule and scope targets.
Responsible driving the stakeholders through the project lifecycle by managing expectations and timelines to meet project goals.
Monitoring risks, issues, dependencies such that they minimize impact across the portfolio
Ensuring the IT projects are aligned with business initiatives of communications and meter mass deployment through steady state deployment.
Ensuring coordination of schedule and objectives across business and IT project initiatives and on-going operations.
Responsible for communication including executive reporting and status updates to IT and business senior management.
Provides an escalation point for project issues and problem resolution
Monitoring, approving, and ensuring delivery of project deliverables throughout the lifecycle

including, but not limited to:
Project Execution Plan
Project Schedule
Monthly Cost Forecast Review
Project Status Reports
Test Management Plan
Deployment Management Plan
Operational Readiness
Risk/Issue/Action/Decisions/Dependency Log.

Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor s Degree in Business, Information Technology, or similar degree with 12+ years of relevant work experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience with IT project management methodologies and working with a Project Management Office through a stage gate process
Experience in managing program team members and outsourced vendors as part of program execution
Excellent decision-making and organizational skills are required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with effective presentation skills
Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
Strong leadership and teamwork skills with the ability to develop working relationships with the program team, other IT teams and the business areas.
Work independently and follows through on assignments with minimal direction while keeping the team informed
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection and other guidelines where appropriate

Preferred Qualifications:
Domain knowledge in the utility industry is preferable
PMP preferred
Experience with MS Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, or related platforms