Staff Solution Program Manager

Job#: 3033008

Job Description:

Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry or insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital visions.

Apex has an opportunity for an Staff Solution Program Manager. For applicants who are interested in this opportunity, send your updated resume to .

Here are the details:

Position: Staff Solution Program Manager

Location: Acton, MA

Project Duration: 7 months

Rate: Negotiable Based on Experience

JOB DESCRIPTION

The role is to coordinate the design and implementation of MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and Operations Technologies.

Ideally we're asking for:

• Strong project leadership and cross-functional effectiveness
• Onsite in Acton (3-times per week)
• Drives the project by reaching out to the various team members, in person where needed
• Collaborate with Finance to align budget, track PO's and cashflow
• Maintain the dashboards and RACI
• Maintain the sharepoint/teams/smartsheet communication tools
• Coordinate the series of workshops to be run with Accenture, the chosen System Integrator.
• Also must have experience with MES (Manufacturing Execution System

This position is responsible for the delivery of programs through a methodical approach of planning, executing, and controlling projects from start to finish.

The Staff Solution Program Manager demonstrates solution ownership and guides teams through program execution process to realize strategic objectives of the franchises they support.

The Staff SPM uses professional program management concepts and frameworks in accordance with company objectives to solve complex problems in a creative and effective way and exercises a balance of independent judgment and group organization in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

Responsibilities

Responsible for planning, program management, and on-time delivery of major strategic priorities and complex large-scale system releases supporting the franchise programs across multiple Agile Solution Delivery trains.

Build and maintain overall detailed project plan, Gantt chart, status updates, and RAIDE Register (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies and Escalations) integrating all cross-functional workstreams.

Maintain and update project schedule and dependencies integrated with Agile teams, ARTs, and Solutions PI Plans

Lead release-based program core team and steering committee meetings for assigned program(s)

Lead project-related activities of project team members, providing guidance on conformance to established computer systems validation procedures.

Identify and assess mitigation options for program risks and issues, and escalate as needed to ensure program success

Assist Product Owners and core teams in problem solving and scenario analysis to assess impact of change requests

Provide input to Agile teams and ARTs review during PI planning and assess impact of PI Planning output to overall plan

Adhere to all regulatory agency standards, company quality standards and corporate policies.

Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as business needs demand.

Perform other duties as required.

Key Decision Rights

Contributes to 24-month program roadmap & supporting detailed integrated project plan, identification and communication of major programs risks, issues, and blockers impacting overall program delivery

Influences program timelines, budget, and priorities, change management of any changes impacting overall program timeline

Required Leadership/Interpersonal Skills & Behaviors

Strong influence management skills - track record of influencing behaviors

Excellent communication, collaboration, problem solving, and people skills

Desire to learn and to help teams continuously improve

Courage to challenge & advise various stakeholders, including senior leaders

Required Skills and Competencies

SDLC and Infrastructure Program Management experience

Agile/SAFe certification and transformation experience

Project management certification preferred

Experience leading development, testing, and launch of hardware, software, and cloud systems

Experienced working with Agile teams to develop and launch strategic programs against concreate deadlines

Knowledge of computer systems validation and QMS compliance

Demonstrated flexibility and ability to function in a fast-paced, growth industry and work environment

Proficient in the following computer software applications: MS 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint Project, Outlook, Teams), Miro, Smartsheet, SharePoint, Timeline Pro

Helpful to have working knowledge or familiarity with:

- Agile applications (Jira & Confluence)

- CRM Environments (SalesForce, Marketing Cloud)

- ERP system (SAP)

- Integration (Mulesoft)

- PLM & QMS applications (Arena)

- PPM tools (Clarity)

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree

At least 10 years of overall work experience in a technical discipline and 5 years of demonstrated experience in a program management role

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.