IT Program Manager (Remote)

California FAIR Plan Association; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

California FAIR Plan Association seeks an IT Program Manager to oversee multiple IT projects and programs with hands-on management, planning, execution, and delivery within scope and budget. The role demands leadership and collaboration across cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have strong PM skills, experience with Agile, SDLC, and Azure DevOps/Jira, plus the ability to coach teams and align stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT project and program management.
• PgMP or PMP certification preferred.
• Hands-on PM skills in planning, execution and delivery.
• Strong knowledge of Agile and SDLC methodologies.
• Experience with Azure DevOps for PM tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple IT projects and programs from initiation to completion, delivering on time and within budget.
• Coach and develop employees by providing clear direction and performance guidance.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align releases with goals and timelines.
• Coordinate with vendor partners to ensure delivery alignment.
• Ensure SDLC processes from requirements to maintenance are followed.
• Prepare and maintain project plans, status reports and release notes.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Conduct regular status meetings and update stakeholders and management.
• Manage delivery team with hands-on support and performance monitoring.
• Allocate resources across projects and continuously improve PM processes.

Skills

IT project management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Agile methodologies

SDLC knowledge

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Master's degree preferred

PgMP or PMP certification preferred

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

MS Productivity Suite

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The IT Program Manager is the primary point of contact in overseeing and managing multiple IT projects and programs within the organization. This role requires heavy hands-on project management skills, including planning, execution, and delivery of projects on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT project management, excellent leadership abilities, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage multiple IT projects and programs from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
• Manage, coach and develop employees by providing clear direction, ongoing feedback and performance guidance.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure smooth deployment and integration of releases are aligned with project goals and timelines
• Provide coordination of multiple vendor partners to ensure delivery alignment
• Ensure that projects follow the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance
• Prepare and maintain program documentation, including project plans, status reports, release notes and program reviews; making sure all documentation is accurate and up to date
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure program objectives and seamless execution
• Conduct regular project status meetings and provide updates to stakeholders and management., Ensure that project deliverables are timely and meet quality standards and align with business objectives.
• Manage a delivery team providing hands-on support and guidance to project team members, including task assignment, performance monitoring, and conflict resolutions.
• Allocate and manage resources across projects while addressing any resource constraints or gaps, continuously improve project management processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in IT project and program management;
• Program Management Professional (PgMP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Strong hands-on project management skills, including experience with project planning, execution, and delivery
• Strong knowledge of program and project management methodologies, particularly the Agile approach
• Strong knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and its various stages
• Knowledge of Property and Casualty Insurance domain preferred
• Knowledge and experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) for project management and tracking preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address project risks and issues
• Proficiency in program management tools and software preferred (e.g., MS Productivity Suite, Jira, etc.)