IT Program Manager

HD Supply Canada, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HD Supply Canada, Inc is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to develop, analyze, and manage plans, schedules, and resource forecasts for medium-scale programs. You will ensure adherence to master plans, develop solutions to program problems, and manage the work of associates across projects.

The role requires 7+ years in project management and 2+ years in people management, with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
• 7+ years of project management experience.
• 2+ years of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the work of program teams by assembling team resources to ensure skills and strengths align with project demands.
• Assigns team activities to ensure project milestones are achieved and provides performance feedback to program managers.
• Manages, controls, and mitigates risks across interdependent projects by analyzing and identifying trigger events.
• Ensures alignment, buy-in, and support of program stakeholders by building and maintaining relationships with internal customers, third party vendors, and business leadership.
• Works closely with program sponsors and/or review boards to determine program goals and influence the prioritization of program deliverables.
• Adheres to enterprise program management practices by participating in formal and informal training sessions.
• Negotiates and prepares contracts by considering financial conditions, resources, and contractual requirements.
• Handles program financials, provides input and justification for costs and budget impacts, and assists in the request for information and vendor request for proposal processes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

BS/BA in related field

Job description

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. 7+ years of project management experience. 2+ years of management experience.

Job Summary

Develops, analyzes, and manages plans, schedules, and resource forecasts for medium-scale programs. Ensures adherence to master plans and schedules, develops solutions to program problems, and manages the work of associates assigned to various projects.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Oversees the work of program teams by assembling team resources to ensure skills and strengths align with project demands.
• Assigns team activities to ensure project milestones are achieved and provides performance feedback to project managers.
• Manages, controls, and mitigates risks across interdependent projects by analyzing and identifying trigger events.
• Ensures alignment, buy-in, and support of program stakeholders by building and maintaining relationships with internal customers, third party vendors, and business leadership.
• Works closely with program sponsors and/or review boards to determine program goals and influence the prioritization of program deliverables.
• Adheres to enterprise program management practices by participating in formal and informal training sessions.
• Negotiates and prepares contracts by considering financial conditions, resources, and contractual requirements.
• Handles program financials, provides input and justification for costs and budget impacts, and assists in the request for information and vendor request for proposal processes.

Nature and Scope

Solutions require analysis and investigation.

Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.

Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.

Work Environment

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline.

Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field.

May require certification.

Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Company Overview

At HD Supply, we believe that our core purpose is to improve our associates’ lives and equip them with the tools needed to provide exceptional customer experiences every day. As one of the largest industrial distributors in North America, we enable our customers’ success by consistently delivering what they need, where and when they need it. HD SUPPLY has more than 80 years of experience supporting our customers with leadership positions in the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO). With 44 distribution centers spread across 25 states and two Canadian provinces, HD Supply provides an expansive offering of approximately 200,000 SKUs featuring high-quality, name-brand and proprietary products – all at competitive prices. Combine this with our industry-leading, value-add services – including localized jobsite delivery, will-call and direct-ship options, diversified logistics and innovative solutions – and you can see why our more than 300,000 customers continue to trust HD Supply as their first choice supplier for getting the job done.