Role: Program Manager
Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid)
Duration: Long term contract
Interview Type : Either Web Cam or In Person
Local candidates are more preferred with public sector/government agencies is a big plus
Please note that candidate needs to be able to work on-site 3 days/week.
Job Description:
Client is seeking a senior, experienced IT Program Manager to join the Project & Product Delivery portfolio. This position is in Richmond, 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals.
10 years of experience leading and managing direct reports.Set direction and strategy for the assigned team
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 in writing.
PMP certification
Advanced skills using Microsoft Project Professional.
15 years' experience with Waterfall, Scrum, Agile, SAFE and Kanban methodologies.
15 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 developed.
Ideal candidates would be self-starters who can articulate thoughts and ideas in support of initiatives that are being newly developed.