Job Description :
Program Manager
Location – Dallas, TX
Duration – 6 months
- Hands-on worker. We need someone who can dig in, take a hands-on approach, and help us fix/drive things.
- Solid program manager skills but also solid project management skills – this will be a one-man show and there are no other project managers on this effort.
- Master at stakeholder management
- Excellent communicator and executive presence
- Cat herder
- Progress driver
- Change management driver (as in moving people’s cheese)
- Financial awareness and ability to forecast
- Good experience with MDM/BI programs, preferably enough to be able to guide or challenge the delivery team
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Bachelor Degree in IT, CS or an equivalent Bachelor’s degree with relevant Information Technology experience and 7+ years associated work experience.
2. PMP or CSM Certification required.
3. Experience with complex BI/MDM projects including architecture and data elements.
4. Demonstrated implementation experience of major programs and projects.
5. Demonstrated and solid understanding of database, presentation layer, and Infrastructure technologies.
6. Ability to navigate a complex environment and stakeholder scenario with sometimes conflicting priorities and requirements
7. Experience with implementation and integration of Oracle stack (OBIEE) is a plus.
8. Extensive experience implementing solutions within an Agile SDLC.
9. Excellent program and project management skills.
10. Ability to demonstrate expert proficiency in project management tools, as well as written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills at all levels of the organization.
11. Strong knowledge of standard Microsoft software applications, i.e. Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint and Visio required.
12. Strong technical, analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to establish effective working relationships and contribute in team environment.
13. Effective organization and time management skills, with the ability to establish effective working relationships with all levels of executive and line management and contribute in a team environment. Highly customer service oriented.
14. Able to manage geographically diverse teams made up of both employees and third party resources.
15. Proven track record of working with complex system environments.
16. Ability to understand and manipulate concepts as to design solutions that will fit high level business requirements as well as everyday limitations.
17. Ability to manage activities with short due dates and still follow established processes.
18. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and to identify and resolve project issues quickly and effectively.
19. Effective communicator at all levels of the organization (verbal, written and presentation
20. Self-motivated, eager to learn and grow.