Head of Programme Management

Program ManagerLocation: Elkton, MDPosition Type: ContractRate: DOEUS Citizen, Green Card, TN, GC EAD and H4 EAD only No Sponsorship Available for this Contract to Hire Job.Responsibilities:Use project and program management tools and Agile methodologies in leading teams to successful project completion.Act as primary day-to-day point of contact for the project teams with divisions, focused on building strong customer relationships, provide leadership for operational aspects of the project.Work with internal customer groups to identify, define, scope, and prioritize project objectives and deliverables. Own entire project life-cycle from initiation to closure. Build effective project teams and mobilize the commitment of key stakeholders.Understand project schedules and meet agreed upon timelines by managing critical path and communicating critical milestones. Generates and distributes weekly status reports, time usage reports and expense reports.Facilitate regular status meetings with project team, sponsors, and all stakeholders. Communicate project status, accomplishments, and needs both within and outside the project team to ensure project success.Work with other Project Managers and core team to help the broader team's effectiveness as a group, and ensure common and consistent approaches to Project Management.Assess and manage risks in process, people, or technology and adjust project plans to address accordingly. Monitor and manage project financials, scope, and schedule to ensure project stays on track.Assist in the delivery of presentations during requirements, design, and pilot and user acceptance testing sessions. Utilize project investments and resources in an efficient manner, with an emphasis on overall benefit for the enterprise.Effectively manage remote project team resources and internal customer interactions, ensuring efficient communication and productivity. Provide mentoring, guidance and coaching to project team members, including remote team members.Support and drive Change Management as improvements are implemented and solutions require change and adaptation.Contribute to workshops on strategy and road mapping and build the resulting implementation plans. Assure effective implementation of improvements and smooth handoffs to long term process owners.