IT Program Manager

HummingBirds Consulting LLC - now doing Business as HummingBirds Innovation; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an IT Program Manager to lead and manage project delivery teams using Agile, SAFE, Waterfall, and Kanban methodologies. This role involves collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery of initiatives while maintaining compliance with project management standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with over 10 years of experience in managing complex projects and teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive strategic goals and implement best practices in a dynamic environment, making a significant impact on the organization’s success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading teams with direct reports.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program initiatives and ensure consistent delivery.
• Monitor compliance with policies and manage risks.
• Guide project managers in defining critical paths and schedules.

Skills

Agile Methodologies

Waterfall Methodology

Kanban

Scrum

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Budgeting

Risk Management

Project Management

Education

PMP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Project Online

Microsoft Project Professional

Azure DevOps

Power BI

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Role: IT Program Manager

Location: Hybrid - Richmond, Virginia - 3 days/Week onsite.

VISA: US citizen, GC holder, and H1B can apply.

Candidate will lead and manage Project & Product delivery program team using Agile, SAFE, Waterfall, and Kanban methodologies. This includes working with Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Project Managers, and Scrum Masters to ensure delivery of initiatives. Working closely with all stakeholders including senior leadership, business, cross-functional teams, and vendors.

This position's specific responsibilities and duties will include, but are not limited to:

1. Oversee initiatives for the program
2. Work with business to collaborate and deliver the initiatives
3. Oversee work in assigned program to ensure consistent delivery
4. Assign resources to complete initiative planning and delivery
5. Monitor and report deviations to the critical path of the initiative
6. Define and monitor the control points for the program
7. Ensure compliance with VDOT and VITA policies, standards, and guidelines
8. Work with peers and subordinates to define strategic direction for the assigned program
9. Become an expert in VDOT and VITA project management procedures and requirements
10. Become proficient in the use of the division core project management tool, Microsoft Project Online (POL)
11. Establish and maintain Agile Project Management, Scaled Agile, Kanban, and Waterfall frameworks and their supporting practices
12. Monitor initiatives for policy and procedural compliance
13. Identify and escalate risks and issues to ensure mitigation and keep the program on track
14. Guide RTE/SMs and PMs in risk management and organizational change management
15. Assist project managers in defining critical paths, managing schedules, and budgets
16. Define and track KPIs for the program

Minimum Qualifications

1. Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery aligned with strategic goals
2. 10+ years of experience leading and managing teams with direct reports
3. Strong leadership and team management skills
4. Excellent communication and presentation abilities
5. Problem-solving skills with creative challenge handling
6. Experience in budgeting and financial management related to product lines
7. Effective interaction with customers and project teams
8. Proficiency with project management tools, methods, and practices
9. Excellent oral and written communication skills
10. PMP certification
11. Advanced skills in Microsoft Project Professional
12. 15+ years of experience with Waterfall, Scrum, Agile, SAFE, and Kanban methodologies
13. 15+ years managing complex projects with multiple workstreams and significant organizational change
14. Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and provide leadership
15. Strong understanding of MS Project, Project Server, SharePoint, Teams, Planner, Azure DevOps, and Power BI
16. Ability to assess risks and implement mitigation strategies
17. Understanding of project portfolio and lifecycle management processes
18. Knowledge of governance processes and organizational change management
19. Ability to manage the project critical path effectively
20. Strong facilitation and collaboration skills
21. Experience developing new processes incorporating best practices
22. Ability to create clear procedural documentation
23. Effective articulation of thoughts and ideas for new initiatives
24. Self-starters who can support newly developed initiatives