Program Manager
Fort Worth, TX
12+ Months
3x a week onsite (subject to change) 2 interview (1 virtual, 1 onsite)
Manages/oversees all aspects of multiple simultaneous fast-paced assigned initiatives with distributed teams. With teams becoming more geographically dispersed, strong leadership and team-building skills are essential.
Leads IT initiatives throughout the entire project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure).
Develop and manages detailed project plans, manages project scope and sets milestones, manages budget, tracks project status
Ensures initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
Designs and maintains project vision, project working standards, and agreements
Identifies potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
Manages issues and troubleshoot problems that arise during the project lifecycle, ensuring minimal disruption to the project timeline.
Tracks, updates, and communicates project status in a proactive manner as it relates to project progress, budget/cost, resource utilization, change requests, issues, risks, and risk mitigation plans
The ability to communicate complex technical concepts to various stakeholders
Ability to leverage data analytics for tracking project performance, optimizing processes, and making informed decisions that align with strategic goals .
Qualifications:
5 10+ years of experience in Project/Program Management for large-scale IT implementations
Top 3 Mandatory Skills and Experience :
Enterprise Project Management Expertise (Large-Scale IT Programs)
5+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional technology implementations or system upgrades
Proven ability to manage full project lifecycle (planning, execution, testing, deployment)
Strong proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps)
PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification preferred
Vendor & Stakeholder Management (Global Delivery Environment)
Demonstrated experience managing third-party vendors (e.g., IBS or similar enterprise platforms) against SOW deliverables
Strong stakeholder management skills across business, IT, and executive leadership
Experience coordinating with offshore/global teams (e.g., India-based delivery models)
Excellent communication, escalation, and decision facilitation skills
System Upgrade & Testing Leadership (Enterprise Platforms)
Hands-on experience managing system upgrades, including SIT, UAT, and production deployments
Strong understanding of release management, defect triage, and risk mitigation practices
Familiarity with integrated systems, APIs, and operational platforms
Experience in airline, cargo, or logistics systems (iCargo or equivalent) strongly preferred
Nice to have skills:
Experience with cargo/logistics systems (iCargo strongly preferred)
Aviation or airline industry experience
Familiarity with IBS Software platforms
PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification
Experience with enterprise integrations (APIs, messaging systems, operational platforms)