Sr. IT Program Manager

Company: TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company
Location: Irvine
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

Job-Description:Job-Title : Sr. IT Program ManagerLocation : Irvine, CADuration : 1 year with possible extension
Note: Only W2/No C2C Contract
Note: The position will start remotely for now but the person is expected to work onsite one the business resumes normal operations, Candidates must be local and able to commute to the client campus. The campus is open so they may be expected to be onsite 2-3 days per week.
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of a project, projects/work efforts of medium to large size and complexity. Candidates shall have the ability to lead and balance multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, while creating an environment that motivates, inspires, and respects others to achieve intended business outcomes. This position requires high organization, planning and leadership skills, along with a diverse skillset in soft skills and delivery excellence. The Senior Project Manager shall also possess strong communication and change management skills and be able to drive completion of work independently and within a team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:The responsibilities of this position include:Own project delivery by leading project teams through the full project lifecycle (i.e.: Idea through Closure)Lead complex Enterprise IT Applications projects with multiple threads.Facilitating meetings including preparing agendas, coordinating schedules & materials, documenting meeting minutes, following up on action itemsProactive risk and issue management to ensure the expected project outcomes are achieved on time and within budget, scope and expected qualityFinancial management including budgets, forecasts, actuals, and variancesCommunicate project statuses and updates to project team, business owners, and stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of the project; making certain all impact relating to risks, issues, and change related to the project are visible and managed to meet objectivesWork closely with IT and business leadership to ensure confidence in planning, financial management and delivery expectations are developed, managed and metAs the point of contact for the project, ensuring vendor contacts including integration points of the project are included and part of integrated planning for a holistic view and management of project tasks and deliverables are clearAbility to tailor information to the audience - from detail to broad summaries technically and business focusedAccountable for delivering projects on time, within budget and scope with expected business outcomeEnsure project goals are in line with IT strategy and business objectivesLead a cohesive, high-performing project team to achieve resultsOversee the sharing and prioritization of resources among projects
SKILLS:Excellent leadership, problem-solving, organizational, presentation skills, analytical & critical thinking skillsProven track record of delivery medium and high complexity projects and programs identifying, and leading continuous improvement as requiredStrong documentation & communication skillsAbility to proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organizationAbility to lead others during ambiguityAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentAbility to influence others without having direct authority over themAbility to manage vendors and project stakeholders
REQUIREMENTS (Education & Experience):10+ years of medium and high complex project management experience managing projects of increasing complexityExperience in mid to large size global organizationsBachelor's degree requiredProject Management Professional (PMP) certification preferredEnterprise IT system and Business Process implementations including process optimization experience requiredWorking knowledge of SaaS and vendor hosted systems & implementationsStrong understanding and work experience at a leadership level with financial management, project budgets organizational assetsStrong leadership skills and experience in change management, including collaboration end to end for successful return to business as usual in both IT and Business operationsAbility to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organizationExperience within a regulated environment (medical device or life sciences) preferred

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