Program Manager

Quantum Technologies. LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Technologies LLC is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead enterprise-wide programs, coordinating multiple teams and driving delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.

The ideal candidate holds a CS/IS degree, an ITIL certification, and a proven track record in PMO leadership, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Strong leadership and negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in CS/IS or related field required; four years of equivalent experience accepted.
• ITIL Service Management Foundations Certification (certification referenced in sources).
• Experience managing large-scale projects with multiple teams.
• Proficiency with project management software (MS Project, Primavera, Jira).
• Experience with PMO methodologies and documentation.
• Facilitation and documentation experience.
• Experience creating and presenting status reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage resource-loaded and leveled projects.
• Maintain project metrics in accordance with standards.
• Manage enterprise-wide IT programs consisting of multiple projects.
• Serve as a liaison with users.
• Provide hands-on leadership and progress reports to stakeholders and leadership.
• Manage project spending plans and resources for associated projects.
• Maintain all project artifacts per PMO standards and other necessary documentation.
• Lead or assist in business requirement gathering sessions (JADs).
• Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and IT developers to document business needs.
• Coordinate and develop As-Is, To-Be, and other required business analysis documentation.

Skills

Large-scale project management

Project planning

PMO methodologies

Facilitation

Reporting

Risk management

Delivery management

Team coordination

Milestone tracking

Communication

Presentations

Leadership

Negotiation

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Technical collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Jira

Job description

Education:A bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is required. Alternatively, four (4) years of equivalent work experience can be substituted for the educational requirement or on a year-for-year basis when applicable..

Certifications

• IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Service Management Foundations Certification;

Required Experience

• experience managing successful, large-scale projects that include multiple diverse teams;
• Experience using project software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, Jira, etc. to track and maintain projects
• Experience developing and maintaining detailed project plans and schedules based on work breakdown structures;
• Experience with PMO methodologies and documentation;
• Experience in meeting facilitation and documentation;
• Experience in creating and presenting internal and external status reports
• Experience in risk and issue management;
• Proven track record of completing project deliverables within the constraints of scope, schedule, cost, and quality;
• Ability to effectively coordinate multiple project teams and meet overall objectives;
• Responsible for tracking key project milestones and recommending adjustments to project managers;
• Provide effective communication and collaborative skills;
• Experience in creating presentations and presenting to stakeholders;
• Experience providing excellent leadership and negotiation skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience managing projects with a large, distributed user base;
• Experience managing waterfall projects;
• Experience with state government projects;
• Experience managing and reporting projects in compliance with Rule 60GG-1, F.A.C.;
• Experience working with technical programming teams;
• Ability to demonstrate a proactive, can-do attitude with the initiative to solve complex problems;
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders;
• Skills in negotiation, mediation, facilitation, and team building;
• Knowledge of IT standards in a criminal justice environment;
• Experience managing vendors and vendor projects
• Knowledge in other IT areas such as programming, data analytics, etc.;
• A team player attitude with a high-energy level and diligent work ethic; and
• Ability to meet or exceed deadlines, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and organize and prioritize activities.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage resource-loaded and leveled projects;

Maintain project metrics in accordance with established standards;

Manage one or more highly complex or enterprise-wide IT programs consisting of multiple projects;

Serve as a liaison with users;

Provide hands-on leadership for complex pr Provide project progress reports to internal and external stakeholders as well as executive Leadership

Manage project spending plans and resources for associated projects

Maintain all project artifacts in accordance with Program Management Office (PMO) standards and

other documentation as necessary to ensure compliance with Chapter 60GG-1, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.)

Lead or assist in business requirement gathering sessions for Joint Application Development (JADs);

Work closely with customers, stakeholders, and IT software developers to document business

Coordinate and develop As-Is, To-Be, and other required business analysis documentation;

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.