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Program Manager

Crescens Inc.

Mechanicsville, VA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Best Practices, Budget Management, Budgeting, Change Management, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, DevOps, Documentation, Financial Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Kanban, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Project Server, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Word, Organizational Development/Management, People Management, Performance Metrics, Policy Development, Power BI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Development, Product Management, Product Programs, Program Control, Program Management Professional (PgMP), Project Evaluation, Project Lifecycle, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Software, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Schedule Development, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, ScrumMaster, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Waterfall Model of Software Development
LOCATION
Mechanicsville, VA
POSTED
1 day ago
Job title : Program Manager
Location: Mechanicsville, VA
Contract : 12 + Months

Note : In Person Only

The Client is seeking a senior, experienced IT Program Manager to join the Project & Product Delivery portfolio. This position is in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Candidate will lead and manage Project & Product delivery program team using Agile, SAFe, Waterfall and Kanban methodologies. This includes working with Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Project Managers, and Scrum Masters to ensure delivery of initiatives. Working closely with all stakeholders including the senior leadership, business, cross functional teams and vendors.

Description:
  • Oversee initiatives for the program
  • Work with business to collaborate and deliver the initiatives
  • Oversee work in assigned program to ensure consistent delivery.
  • Assign resources to complete initiative planning and delivery.
  • Monitor and report deviations to critical path of the initiative
  • Define and monitor the control points for the program
  • Compliance with VDOT and VITA policies, standards, and guidelines.
  • Work with peers and subordinates to define strategic direction for assigned program.
  • Be an expert in VDOT and VITA project management procedures and requirements.
  • Be an expert in the use of the division core project management tool, Microsoft Project On-Line (POL).
  • Establish and maintain Agile Project Management, Scaled, Kanban and Waterfall Project Management frameworks and their supporting practices
  • Monitor initiatives for compliance with established policies and procedures.
  • Monitor initiatives to detect risks and issues and escalate as needed to ensure appropriate mitigation is applied to keep the program on-track.
  • Guide RTE/SMs and PMs in identifying and managing risks.
  • Guide project managers in managing organizational change.
  • Guide project managers in defining critical path and managing schedule.
  • Guide project managers in managing budget.
  • Define and track the KPI's for the program
Minimum Qualifications:
  • 8 years' experience leading and managing direct reports. Set direction and strategy for the assigned team
  • Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals.
  • Strong leadership and team management abilities.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of interacting with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Problem-solving mindset with the ability to handle challenges creatively.
  • Experience in budgeting and financial management related to product lines.
  • Ability to interact effectively with customers and project team members.
  • Knowledge of project management tools, methods and practices.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and inwriting.
  • PMP certification.
  • Advanced skills using Microsoft Project Professional.
  • 10 years' experience with Waterfall, Scrum, Agile, SAFE and Kanban methodologies.
  • 10 years' experience managing complex projects with multiple workstreams and high organizational change.
  • Must be able to quickly and easily adapt to changing priorities, embracing changes to deliver leadership and guidance.
  • Strong functional understanding of MS Project, Project Server, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Planner, Azure DevOps and Power BI
  • Ability to assess project risks and issues and determine mitigation required to contain or resolve them.
  • Demonstrated understanding of project portfolio and lifecycle management processes
  • Demonstrated understanding of governance processes, procedures and policies for project management.
  • Demonstrated understanding of organizational change.
  • Demonstrated understanding of how to manage the project critical path.
  • Demonstrated strong facilitation and collaboration skills.
  • Demonstrated skills in developing new processes that incorporate best practices and address stakeholder needs.
  • Demonstrated ability to create clear and concise written procedural documentation.
  • Ability to articulate thoughts and ideas in support of initiatives that are being newly Ideal candidates would be self-starters who can articulate thoughts and ideas in support of initiatives that are being newly developed.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 10 years' experience leading and managing direct reports, setting direction and strategy for the assigned team.
  • Program Management certification, or PgMp certification from PMI.
  • Certified in SAFe (SA, SSM, SASM or RTE).
  • 15 years' experience with Waterfall, Scrum, Agile, SAFE and Kanban methodologies.
  • 15 years' experience managing complex projects with multiple workstreams and high organizational change.
  • Ideal candidates would be able to handle ambiguity and drive successful delivery outcomes in a highly matrixed environment.

Required /Desired :
  • Current Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) - OR - VITA PM certification
  • Candidate must have a minimum of 10 years experience managing large projects
  • Microsoft Office products (Word,Excel, Access, Outlook, Visio,PowerPoint, Project Server)
  • The candidate should have 15 years of overall IT experience
  • Candidate must have a minimum of 3 years experience managing IT programs in a project delivery capacity

About the Company

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Crescens Inc.

Crescens Inc. is an industry leader in providing IT staffing services and tailored workforce solutions to meet the demanding expectations and distinctive needs of clients across the United States and Canada.  We have grown tremendously in the past years and have been applauded by our clients for the quality of workforce and the quick turnaround time. We have evolved from good service to great service and all management plans are geared towards quality. 

Our vision is to be the best in Talent Acquisition and strive for excellence consistently by focusing on four performance dimensions; Quality, Efficiency, Cost and Risk.  A satisfied client and candidate are the backbone to our continued success. Headquartered in New Jersey, we are a team with unique expertise to deliver exceptional results to our clients by setting benchmarks and establishing best practices. 

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
http://crescensinc.com/

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