Job Description :
new position 04/13 - SPA_PgM_243
Client: State of PA - Direct
Rate: Market
Job Title: Program Manager
Location: Harrisburg, PA
Duration: 2+ Months
Position Type: Contract
Interview Type: In-Person
Required Skills:
· Experience with formal project management methodology Required 8 Years
· 4 year college degree or equivalent technical study Highly desired
· Manage, coordinate, and establish priorities for complete life-cycle of various iCIS-related projects, Required
· Design project plans which identify needs and define major tasks and milestones, based on scope, resources, budget, and personnel; Required
· Develop project plan including project management plan Required
Job Description:
Program Manager 4 (PM4) - 8 to 9 years relevant experience.
The objective of this engagement is to provide program/project management support for project related to the Eligibility and Enrollment (iCIS) suite of systems within the Department of Human Services. The selected contractor must be familiar with a variety of the project management methodologies and rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. They will have proven experience in leading projects to successful implementation. They consult with the client to define needs or problems, conduct research, perform studies and surveys to obtain data, and analyze problems to advise on or recommend solutions, utilizing knowledge of theory, principles, or technology of specific discipline or field of specialization. The Program Manager will drive entire initiatives from start to finish ensuring that the project is completed on schedule and that the final project meets business, technical and established quality requirements.
Generally, the contractor will:
Manage, coordinate, and establish priorities for complete life-cycle of various iCIS-related projects,
Design project plans which identify needs and define major tasks and milestones, based on scope, resources, budget, and personnel;
Be accountable for the approval and sign-off of the project plan
Facilitate and adhere to project governance
Identify return on investments of key activities
Manage scope of the project and gain agreement and approval of any scope changes
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
Direct work planning and scheduling design work
Develop project plan including project management plan, scope statements, work performance measurements, activity and milestone lists, project schedule, cost performance baselines, quality management plan, quality baseline, human resource plans, team performance assessments and communication management plan for project,
Manage and track project status against project plan(s)
Serve as primary point-of-contact for all project related issues and resolution of issues
Coordinate and present proposals as needed
Identify and manage project risks and develop risk mitigation strategies, track to closure
Anticipate issues and proactively address them. Resolve conflicts with sensitivity and tact.
Coordinate the establishment of program standards and program specific procedures with team leads.
Assure project compliance with standards and procedures.
Capture and report required program management metrics/benchmarks.
Tailor and baseline project templates
Develop and facilitate achievement of program service commitments and performance metrics
Ensure that all tasks add value and support the strategic direction of the department
Communicate to team members how their work relates to and helps to achieve project objectives
Plan for project specific training and orientation.
Monitor project milestones and phases to ensure projects are on schedule. Take corrective action if a project begins to slip its schedule.
Prepare routine status reports for project team, team leads, DPW executive staff, and stakeholders.
Analyze and distribute reports on program metrics associated with work items related to improvement measures
Provide regular status reports on team progress