Senior IT Program Manager

Senior Program Manager - Technology (Payments / ISV Platforms)
? Cincinnati, OH - Hybrid (1-2 days onsite)
? 10-Month Contract (W2 Only - No C2C)

Job Summary:

• Responsible for all aspects of assigned technical projects. Projects may be focused on:
• The development of new or upgraded products and services.
• Internal information systemspecific projects that may involve the development or enhancement of internal applications, technology integration, and/or infrastructure environment build-out.
• Delivery by service teams for outsourced solutions to external clients; or
• Delivery of new or enhanced products and/or services to improve customer satisfaction through the use of technology, which may include customizations to base products to meet client requirements, system integration with other client or thirdparty products or consulting projects and engagements.
• Typically involves extensive interactions with product development, sales, client relationship teams, technology solutions, service delivery and/or other crossfunctional teams.
• May work at client sites from time to time.

General Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plans and coordinates all aspects of technical projects from initiation through delivery.
• Manages project initiation activities that include identifying contractual obligations, client needs and goals, existing situation, necessary contacts, and access to existing information as needed.
• Ensures requirements for internal technology projects align to operational standards. Develop alternate requirements or document exceptions as appropriate.
• Develops, defines and executes project plans, project scope, activities, schedules, budgets and deliverables.
• Identifies needed resources for projects, defines and assigns major project roles.
• Coordinates activities and tasks among project team members, other internal departments and client or vendor/subcontractor organizations as needed to meet project goals and ensure project completion is on schedule, within budget constraints, and of the appropriate quality standards for the project scope.
• Assigns and monitors work of project team, providing technical and analytical support and direction. Interfaces with external clients or fieldbased employees on technical matters as needed.
• Manages project risks, issues/problems, and activity progress to ensure project goals (e.g., deadline, scope and quality) are achieved. Assists with problem resolution or risk mitigation as needed.
• May manage the integration of vendor/subcontractor tasks, and track and review vendor/subcontractor deliverables, if appropriate for the project.
• Serves as liaison between technical and nontechnical teams, in internal organizations as well as in client and vendor/subcontractor organizations, to ensure all project targets and requirements are met.
• Delivers informational and decisionseeking presentations to technical and business groups in client and/or in client organizations.
• Conducts project closure activities to formalize and communicate the project acceptance, handover documentation and ongoing activities to accountable teams and complete a postimplementation review to identify areas of improvement.
• May directly oversee employees assigned to manage specific project that have a distinct beginning and end. Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
• Identifies project management coordination process gaps or areas for improvement, recommends and implements solutions.
• Some travel may be required.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business Administration or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.
• A strong technical background is required to manage technical projects and handle competing interests.
• Must be in active pursuit of Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or have the equivalent level of education and experience for the job level.

General Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of project management standards, processes, procedures and guidelines
• Knowledge of the industry project management best practices (i.e., Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOK)
• Knowledge of various types of IT project methodologies and life cycles (e.g., conversions, incremental, rapid delivery, classic or traditional waterfall phases of analysis, design, development, testing, implementation) and the correct project application
• Knowledge of standards relevant to the software industry (e.g., ISO, CMM, Six Sigma)
• Knowledge of financial services industry
• Knowledge of company's products and services
• Advanced skill in the use of project management software to manage projects (e.g., MS Project and auxiliary tools, such as earned value database, audit tools, project repository, including risk, issues and action items database, SLIM Estimate, Metrics and Control, PlanView, Platinum Process Continuum)
• Demonstrated skill in managing project budgets and timelines
• Skill in the use of negotiation techniques to reach agreement when there are widelydiffering viewpoints
• Excellent analysis, problemsolving, team, conflict management and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with executive level clients
• Ability to set clear expectations, manage team performance and build high morale among team members
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and carry out assignments that are sensitive in nature

Note:

• QTY: 1

What this position will be supporting:

• Remote (Y/N): Hybrid
• ? If onsite, please provide address: Cincinnati (12 days in office)
• Duration: 10 months
• Potential to convert and/or extend: extend only

5 Must have qualifications:
Proven Leadership in Complex, Multi-Stakeholder Environments:

• Demonstrated ability to lead largescale platform initiatives with global impact.
• Skilled in managing crossfunctional teams (engineering, product, compliance, operations) and aligning them to strategic objectives.
• Strong experience in executive stakeholder engagement, influencing at Csuite level.

Strategic Delivery & ROI Accountability:

• Track record of delivering highvalue programmes with measurable ROI.
• Expertise in business case development, costbenefit analysis, and ensuring financial targets are met.
• Ability to prioritize investments and optimize resources for maximum business impact.

Payments Expertise:

• Understanding of payments ecosystems, merchant acquiring, settlement, tokenisation and regulatory compliance
• Experience with modern platform technologies (APIdriven architecture, cloud migration, microservices).
• Ability to translate technical complexity into business outcomes for nontechnical stakeholders.

Governance, Risk & Compliance Excellence:

• Strong command of programme governance frameworks (e.g. Agile).
• Proven ability to manage risk and regulatory requirements, in a highly regulated industry.
• Skilled in vendor and thirdparty management.

Change Leadership & Communication:

• Exceptional change management skills to drive adoption across global teams.
• Ability to craft and deliver clear communication strategies for senior leadership and operational teams.
• Experience in building stakeholder trust and maintaining transparency throughout programme lifecycle.

Work schedule and time zone:

• Monday to Friday 8/9 to 5

Pay Range: $80 - $100/hour

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.