IT Program Manager

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Network Readiness Delivery Lead - Hybrid position with a Global Financial Institution located in Jersey City, NJ. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

This role is a key stakeholder in the Network Product Architecture Review Board, accountable for the operational readiness of new network products prior to deployment. The successful candidate will communicate work objectives, coordinate delivery, manage risks, and ensure compliance for all new network services. This position involves interfacing directly with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and various technical teams, and has a hybrid schedule requirement of a minimum of 3 days onsite per week.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and facilitate routines to support delivery of new services and technologies across multiple teams
• Facilitate dependency management/risk management/impediment removal for the defined deliverables
• Ensure that execution is aligned with deliverable requirements by working with the sponsor/stakeholders
• Ensure deliverables comply with Network & Enterprise Standards
• Support and manage operational readiness activities and product introductions for cross-functional support teams across all Network technologies globally
• Collaborate with consulting service vendors, managed service providers and internal partners to develop and transition new product introductions
• Responsible for efficiency improvements by driving processes, adherence to standards, and continual process review
• Manage a large portfolio of strategic and tactical projects with operational accountability for product governance, operational support model development, business case support, risk analysis, technical/architectural assessment, and knowledge management
• Assemble professional documents based on existing templates and provide accurate work descriptions with assumptions and caveats

Requirements:

• Self-starter with leadership & ownership qualities; self-directed and is accountable
• Understands network-based technologies and demonstrates competency in technical terminology
• Experience with release and deployment or operational readiness of network technologies; Including but not limited to WAN, LAN, MAN, Optical Core, Firewall, Proxy/Threat prevention, Load Balancing, DDI, and
• Strong analytical, organizational, and detail-oriented skills
• Ability to handle complex and ambiguous situations in an independent manner
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence
• Experience with Agile framework & SCRUM ceremonies
• Excellent client interfacing skills, strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with all levels of management
• Experience operating with colleagues across different time zones with a flexible approach to working hours
• Background in Financial Cyber Security and Project Management

Desired skills:

• Strong technical acumen
• Ability to partner with others for the good of the initiative
• Experience required in Networking-related disciplines in design, operate and implementation services
• Experience working in an Agile environment
• Experience in Financial Services (Insurance, Banking, Investment banking) is a plus
• Has participated in design, implementation, or operations of major IT projects

Pay range: $46.42 - $54.42 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.