JOB TITLE: Application Program Manager

Scope of Services

• Develop understanding of the business environment and use that understanding to make informed decisions and drive results.
• Define program goals and objectives for LADOTD modernization.
• Develop project plans and schedules, including resource allocation, timelines, and budgets.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver programs and projects on time and within budget.
• Manage risks and communicate project status.
• Ensure compliance with LADOTD and State standards.
• Provide day-to-day support for ongoing processes.
• Conduct ongoing evaluation and improvements for processes, providing data analysis support for the agency s workload demands.
• Manage risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies as needed.
• Communicate project status and progress to stakeholders, including senior management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and teams to ensure program and project goals are met.
• Ensure compliance with program management processes and standards.
• Provide ongoing evaluation and improvements for program management processes and practices.
• Provide day-to-day support for ongoing processes.

Mandatory Expertise / Experience

• Ten (10)+ years of experience in:
  • Program or project management, preferably application development
  • IT strategy, infrastructure design, and operational support for multi-site organizations
  • Business continuity planning and application migration
  • Application and process modernization
• Strong understanding of data management principles and practices.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience presenting to senior management and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.

Desirable Expertise / Experience

• Experience with change management and process improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and data management technologies.

***Lumen and / or its clients will not provide equipment (Laptop, monitor, etc.) to the selected contractor. The contractor must have their own equipment. Access to a virtual desktop set up (software) will be provided by Lumen s client, allowing the user access to the required systems and technology.***