Program Manager

Program ManagerClient is seeking an effective Program/Project Manager with demonstrated project management and leadership experience to contribute toward the success of our technology initiatives.Leads and directs larger, more complex program(s) in support of program and overall strategy.Provides direction to project staff assigned to projects and stages within program.Establishes governance and drives all aspects to ensure that assigned program(s) is implemented, accepted, and operating effectively.Translates corporate objectives into program objectives and practices.Serves as a liaison and builds bridges and relationships with sponsoring executives and among different groups within and outside of technology and operations.Works directly with the business line to understand business objectives and strategies related to project priorities.Consolidates projects under program-level umbrella to provide focal point for communications.Manages communications regarding project and program management practices that create clear, concise requirements in program and project functionality, resourcing, budgets, and timings.Oversees assigned projects from initial concept through final implementation utilizing approved project methodology/tools and within enterprise standards and guidelines.Constructs a program reporting and tracking framework and benchmarks.Provides oversight to projects to meet established function, quality, cost, and schedule. Escalates issues and risks to appropriate level.Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experienceAt least 10 years' experience with tools and techniques for planning, organizing, monitoring and controlling IT projects.Experience with Jira and Confluence for workflow managementExperience working with remote teams via Mural or Miro for collaborationExtensive experience in Technical project managementMS ProjectWorking experience in: System/Software development life cycle (SDLC)Document managementProject control and reportingProject planning and organizationIT project management