Do you have extensive experience leading large software integration projects? Palmer Group’s client is looking for a Senior Program Manager to lead a large enterprise-wide program. The individual selected for this role will execute strategies through strong collaboration and agile leadership. If you want to work for a company that is filled with innovative thinkers while playing a key role in implementing new technology to ensure agricultural success, this may be the opportunity for you. Apply today to be considered!
Responsibilities:
- Get up to speed with an ongoing program with many integration points across the company
- Identify risks, issues and help facilitate getting the program back on track
- Translate business objectives into the execution strategy (tactical and strategic)
- Lead and execute the strategy through strong collaboration and agile leadership
- Develop strong partnerships with business and information technology leaders to drive focus on program objectives and optimize program delivery
- Create forecasts, look for work efficiency gaps, address staffing gaps, and monitor and report on program progress
- Ensure proper communication is taking place within the program
- Confirm the program meets expectations with respect to architecture, budget, functionality, quality, and schedule
- Govern multiple project teams into a single program
Requirements:
- 7+ years of experience in using formal project management methodology, techniques, and tools
- Expertise in creating and maintaining project deliverables
- Demonstrated experience in managing issues, scope, and quality while bringing projects to successful completion within the cost and time requirements
- Proficiency with project management software tools (MS Project and Project Online)
- Strong understanding of software development and agile methodologies
- Expertise in team building and leading teams
- Experience assessing risk, evaluating trade-off decisions, and developing appropriate mitigation strategies
- Experience managing projects with workstreams using different methodologies
- Knowledge of estimating techniques and tools
- PMP certification or other agile, industry, and project management certifications are a plus