AI Security Program Manager

Harvard Partners Trusted IT Advisors; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Partners Trusted IT Advisors is seeking an experienced AI Security Program Manager to oversee program management for multiple projects within a portfolio. The successful candidate will ensure projects are planned, organized, and delivered efficiently, while also engaging in strategic planning.

Applicants must have over 8 years in project management with a proven track record in successful program delivery. Strong analytical and project management skills are essential to navigate complex projects and resolve business issues.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project/program management experience.
• Proven track record of delivering large programs end-to-end.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage program portfolio of complex projects through the entire life cycle.
• Define and manage the scope of the program in agreement with project sponsors.
• Provide timely reports on project status to relevant Steering groups.

Skills

Project/Program Management

Agile Methodology

Business Analysis

Microsoft Office

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

JIRA

SOAP UI

Fortify Scan

Jenkins

Job description

As the AI Security Program Manager, you will provide program management expertise to ensure multiple business level projects are planned, organized, controlled and delivered within a Program portfolio working directly with project sponsors. Program efforts have a larger scale and impact than most individual project efforts. These efforts involve several parallel projects, subject matter experts, managers and key stakeholders. The outcomes of a program effort may have a significant impact upon business economics and success of the business strategic plan. These efforts may also consume significant amounts of funding. Responsible for the management of significant projects (e.g., strategic change management, new business and product initiatives, process re-engineering, establishment of control procedures) within this infrastructure area. Sometimes referred to as internal consultants, individuals work on multi-disciplinary projects and require a broad knowledge of the firm and its key functions. Within the program office, incumbents use knowledge of the development lifecycle to monitor and ensure completion of projects on schedule. These projects necessitate full-time commitment and are not undertaken by incumbents whose primary roles are elsewhere. Strong quantitative, analytical, and project management skills are also required. Incumbents may utilize agile software development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• 20% Strategic / 40% Tactical / 40% Transactional.
• Primary focus of role is on day‑to‑day operational execution, although roles will also include contributing to strategic planning within area of expertise.
• Responsible for program portfolio of complex / critical projects through the entire life cycle. Ensure projects are structured, defined, sanctioned and initiated and then responsible for delivery to time, cost and quality. Includes responsibility for full benefit realization and formal closure with Post‑Project Implementation Review undertaken.
• Responsible for management of full project governance with all projects fully documented in accordance with requirements laid down by Program Office.
• Responsible for provision of timely reports on project status and representing Change Management at relevant Steering groups.
• Regarded internally as a program management expert, providing specialist knowledge and support to project teams to shape business development and resolve business issues. Full controls framework in place within the Program environment.
• Define and manage the scope of the program in agreement with project sponsors, own and manage program goals, risks, issues and resources. Full Management responsibility for Delivery, Cost and benefit management.
• Reviews/approves project plans for conformance to program strategy and program plan and schedule.
• Manage Business Case creation and approval process, including ensuring the program benefits are articulated and agreed with business sponsor and that the program deliverables are capable of achieving the benefits defined in the business case. May be required to provide input to business strategy and prioritization of Program portfolio.
• Manage research to determine and quantify options solutions to meet strategic fit. Extensive liaison and direct contact with a diverse range of businesses and functions, both within and outside of Our organization.
• Create, foster and instill a climate of adding value in delivering programs by striving for excellence.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of project/program management experience.
• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own areas and knowledge of other areas.
• Proven track record of large programs end‑to‑end delivery to time, cost and quality.
• Regarded internally as a program management expert, providing specialist knowledge and support to project teams to shape business development and resolve business issues.
• In‑depth knowledge and proven application of Program and Project Management methodologies and full project lifecycle including documentation standards, risk, issue, assumption and dependency management and change controls process.
• Familiarity with process modeling, workshop facilitation and business analysis.
• Strong knowledge of the current business operating model and supporting systems / applications including structures and key Our organization processes and procedures.
• Well rounded knowledge of banking products and terminology.
• Competent use of Microsoft Office applications to include Microsoft Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Word.
• Full term of experience must include management of technology development projects; management of onshore and offshore development teams; building automation using DevOps tools and processes; implementation of Agile Methodology for delivering projects via MVP.
• Utilization of the following software: RAD, Toad, Fortify Scan, Soap UI, Maven, SVN, Erwin, Jenkins, JIRA, Beyond Compare, Quick Test Professional, WS FTP, ALM Quality Center, MS Visio, MS Project, and Plan View.
• Utilization of the following programming languages: J2EE, Web services, Spring JDBC, Struts, JQuery, PL/SQL, UNIX, Spring Boot, AJAX, Bootstrap, Angular, and JSON.
• Utilization of the following Databases or Systems: Oracle, IBM Http Server, and WebSphere Application Server.

Education and Certifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree