Head of Programme Management

The Program Manager leads contract support operations and projects involving teams of data processing and information management professionals. This role directs planning, execution, and delivery across one or more projects and locations, including work to analyze, design, integrate, test, document, convert, extend, and implement automated information and telecommunications systems. The Program Manager coordinates personnel and resources, communicates with stakeholders, and adjusts the management structure as needed to support contract performance.

Manage day-to-day contract support operations across multiple projects, teams, and locations as applicable.

Organize, direct, and coordinate planning and production of all contract support activities.

Lead multidisciplinary teams through analysis, design, integration, testing, documentation, conversion, extension, and implementation of automated information and telecommunications systems.

Set priorities, assign work, monitor progress, address risks and issues, and maintain accountability for contract deliverables.

Establish and adjust the management structure, staffing assignments, and reporting relationships to support effective contract execution.

Communicate plans, status, decisions, and issues clearly in writing and in meetings and briefings.

Support IT acquisition activities by assessing source documentation and helping prepare acquisition documentation aligned with process milestones.

At least 5 years of program management experience.

At least 10 years of leadership experience with progressively increasing responsibility in the public and/or private sector in IT and/or consulting.

A Project or Program Management certification from an accredited institution, such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or another recognized equivalent. Relevant government, commercial, university, and college programs may qualify.

Candidates proposing training, degrees, or relevant experience in place of certification must clearly explain how those credentials are equivalent to the required certification.

SAFe Agile certification or an industry-recognized equivalent. At Ariel Partners, we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Commitment to the long-term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners; Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.