Program Manager

Program Manager
Job Number: 26-01712

Want to be part of the Energy Industry ECLARO is looking for a Program Manager for our client in White Plains NY.

ECLAROs Client is Americas largest state power organization and is a national leader in energy efficiency and clean energy technology. If youre up to the challenge then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!

Position Overview:

• Seeking an experienced Infrastructure Program Manager to lead and oversee critical IT initiatives within our enterprise infrastructure portfolio.
• The ideal consultant will bring strong expertise in IT program and project management infrastructure technologies cloud platforms cybersecurity alignment and governance frameworks.
• This role is responsible for driving successful execution by coordinating cross functional teams managing timelines budgets and resources and ensuring all program activities are aligned with organizational objectives and technical standards.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage infrastructure programs and projects ensuring alignment with business and IT strategic objectives.
• Drive infrastructure programs and projects across areas such as cloud platforms networking and digital employee experience ensuring solutions align with organizational needs and enhance overall IT service delivery.
• Define program and project scope goals objectives and deliverables in partnership with senior management and key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans schedules milestones resource allocations and KPIs.
• Lead and mentor project teams fostering a collaborative high performance environment.
• Coordinate cross functional teams to gather requirements design solutions and ensure timely delivery of project components.
• Manage the RFP process including issuing bids evaluating proposals and selecting vendors or solutions.
• Partner with vendors contractors and internal teams to build test and implement infrastructure deliverables.
• Proactively identify risks issues and dependencies developing and executing mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project progress and resolve challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with IT governance frameworks regulations standards cybersecurity requirements and data protection protocols.
• Oversee and manage program and project budgets ensuring financial alignment and cost effectiveness.
• Track and control expenditures to remain within established budget constraints.
• Provide consistent and transparent communication to stakeholders delivering updates on project status risks issues and achievements.
• Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external partners to support collaboration and alignment.
• Conduct regular project reviews and effectively manage stakeholder expectations.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements and best practices to enhance delivery effectiveness.

Skills:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT project management with a focus on infrastructure projects.
• PMP PgMP or equivalent project / program management certification.
• Strong technical background across core infrastructure domains including networking cloud services servers storage virtualization and security.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex infrastructure projects on time and within budget.
• Demonstrated expertise in infrastructure design and planning server and operating systems management network infrastructure and protocols network virtualization storage systems cloud infrastructure network security monitoring and performance optimization and vendor management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities with the capacity to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to analyze complex situations identify solutions and drive successful outcomes.
• Experience with project management methodologies (e.g. Agile Waterfall) and project management tools (e.g. MS Project Azure DevOps).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Thorough understanding of project management phases techniques and tools: Initiate Planning: definition / scope / requirements Execute & Control: scope work plans resources deliverables Q / A transition planning etc. Closure: completion and assessment.
• Strong and tested project management skills including: Customer satisfaction management Sponsor expectation management Vendor and consultant management Risk management and issue resolution Financial management including budgeting forecasting and reporting Change Management.
• Ability to work cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes analyze decisions and actions for their support of the larger areas strategic direction; and work with senior management to resolve more complex problems.
• Understanding of the SDLC and other life cycles for the deployment of infrastructure networking and other non-software projects.

If hired you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits:

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
• Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
• Eligibility to purchase Medical Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO

If interested you may contact:
Natasha Zarbo
LinkedIn Natasha Zarbo

Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race Color Religion Sex Sexual Orientation National Origin Age Genetic Information Disability Protected Veteran Status or any other legally protected group status in compliance with all applicable laws.

Required Experience:

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