Executive Program Manager (Testing)

The Judge Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 207,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Senior Program Manager for a contract role in Chicago. The assignment involves IT Cutover and Cloud Transformation projects in the banking industry, with a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite) and collaboration with multiple stakeholders.

You will own the cutover testing strategy, develop and manage detailed cutover plans with timelines and dependencies, and oversee large-scale enterprise software programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing IT Cutover testing projects.
• Experience with large-scale IT cutover and cloud transformation initiatives.
• Proven ability to apply traditional, Agile and hybrid methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the cutover testing strategy for merging systems, applications, and business processes across legacy organizations.
• Collaborates with Project Sponsor and project team to establish timelines and scope with project leadership on large scale IT Cutover initiatives.
• Develop and manage detailed cutover plans, including timelines, dependencies, resource assignments, and contingency protocols.
• Manage large-scale enterprise software projects and portfolios.

Skills

Strong communication

IT Cutover testing

Project methodologies

Tools

Jira

Job description

Our client is looking for a Sr Program Manager with experience managing large scale IT Cutover/Cloud Transformation projects in the banking industry ideally

This is a contract role that is hybrid 3 days per week in Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the cutover testing strategy for merging systems, applications, and business processes across both legacy organizations
• Collaborates with Project Sponsor and project team to establish project timelines and scope, in cooperation with project leadership on large scale IT Cutover initiatives
• Develop and manage detailed cutover plans, including timelines, dependencies, resource assignments, and contingency protocols
• Manage large scale enterprise software projects and portfolios

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing projects around IT Cutover testing (systems/software)
• Strong understanding of project methodologies (traditional, agile, and hybrid), with a demonstrated ability to apply methodology effectively and with flexibility to projects
• Jira experience
• Strong communication skills

pay around 80-150/hr with some flex

Benefits Featured

• Medical, Dental , and Vision Insurance is offered to qualified candidates.