Director of Program Managment

Job#: 2072664

Job Description:

Job Title: Director of Program Management Office

Job Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid)

Job Pay Range: $98/hr-$111/hr

Contract Length: 3 Months (Contract-to-Hire)

Job Description

The Director of the Program Management Office oversees program and project management governance for the delivery of technology and business initiatives, ensuring alignment with company strategy and objectives.

Detailed Description:

This role requires a thought leader and expert in Project Management Methodology, responsible for creating comprehensive project plans to achieve program and project goals and strategies. The individual will provide leadership to Program & Project Managers and Business Systems Analysts.

To succeed, the candidate must be driven and well-organized, self-motivated, and tenacious. Thriving in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, they will drive the project team to meet agreed schedules. Management will rely on this individual to coordinate, implement, execute, control, and complete the portfolio, offering thought leadership and mentorship to junior project management team members and across the organization. This role involves leading relationships with the business, cross-impacted IT teams, and third-party vendors, with the ability to push back when necessary. The individual will contribute to monthly management report deliverables, providing status on the segment's overall portfolio health.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the program/project team to coordinate, implement, execute, control, and complete assigned projects.
• Work effectively with core program and project leadership roles to ensure success.
• Facilitate and participate in the analysis and review of program and project deliverables.
• Create and maintain comprehensive program/project documentation as defined by the Project Management Methodology.
• Ensure delivery of complex large Infrastructure or Application Development programs and projects.
• Coordinate program and project delivery and status with other bank departments, affiliates, and third-party vendors.
• Manage programs/projects within approved budget and schedule.
• Provide accurate program and project status reports on time.
• Manage program/project change, risk, and issue management.
• Document and escalate risks and issues appropriately.
• Maintain full-scale program/project plans and schedules.
• Update and maintain program/project information in the project management tool (PPM).
• Schedule and facilitate program and project meetings.
• Work with program and project team members to meet established target dates and complete activities/deliverables under changing conditions.
• Communicate effectively with program, executive, and senior leadership team members.
• Ensure all program and project documentation is created, reviewed, and approved by required individuals.
• Collaborate with program and project teams on project scope and estimates.
• Facilitate and participate in release activities for programs/projects.
• Ensure activities are completed in support of the program/project's warranty period.
• Follow the project lifecycle methodology consistently.
• Work with minimal supervision, exercising independent judgment and problem-solving.
• Provide mentorship to organization and team members as needed.
• Manage Program & Project Managers and Business Systems Analysts.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a technical Project and/or Program Manager, leading large complex initiatives across various technical platforms.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading initiatives in a Technology environment with exposure to Infrastructure Strategy, Cloud, Repeatable/Tech Debt management, and/or Enterprise application deployment.
• Minimum 3 years of Agile management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Banking or Financial Services.
• Strong experience utilizing various portfolio project management tools (experience with ServiceNow PPM is a plus).
• Strong experience creating and tracking project schedules in MS Excel or MS Project.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Iterative, Agile/Scrum) and project management processes and standards.
• Strong aptitude in both business and technology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain project risks and issues, and IT-related concepts clearly and concisely to multiple layers of peers and leadership.
• Highly motivated with strong organizational, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to provide strong program and project leadership during periods of uncertainty, ambiguity, and change.
• Willingness and drive to learn and understand detailed software solutions.
• High level of professionalism and confidence with the ability to build credibility with leadership, team members, and business partners, and establish effective working relationships.
• Ability to initiate and facilitate change, whether driven by corporate needs, market, or regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading large, cross-functional information technology programs and projects.
• Merger & Acquisition experience is a plus.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join 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.

Apex Benefits Overview: 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. 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, 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. 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 Apex team member can provide.