Program Manager - Houston, TX

Open Systems Technologies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Program Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of projects aligned with strategic initiatives. This role demands strong project management expertise, with a focus on delivering complex projects in fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, strategic thinking abilities, and a solid understanding of financial management. You will be instrumental in bridging business needs with technical delivery, ensuring that all stakeholders' expectations are met. Join a dynamic team where your leadership will drive impactful outcomes and foster collaboration across various departments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in IT, Insurance, or Finance.
• Deep project management experience with diverse portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple large and complex projects with a strong customer focus.
• Identify and report on project health, risks, and dependencies.

Skills

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Agile Framework

Financial Acumen

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Program Manager
Location: Houston, TX

The role will report to the Portfolio Execution Lead and will be responsible for managing a portfolio of projects aligned to the Strategic Initiatives

• Project planning and management of multiple large and complex projects simultaneously with strong customer focus
• Strategic thinking and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and influence cross-functional teams for effective solutions
• Translate project sponsors expectations into clearly defined scope. Responsible for end-to-end coordination, ensuring delivery on needs, goals and expectations of the functional stakeholders
• Provide guidance to the various work streams, and structure and develop project plans with direction from appropriate functional and business area stakeholders
• Bridge gap between business outcomes needed and technical delivery by having good business sense and willing to learn about the areas supported
• Identify and report on project health, risks, issues and dependencies. Effectively manage timely escalation and resolution of roadblocks
• Lead in a changing and fast-paced environment while being comfortable with ambiguity. Keep team nimble to adapt quickly to minimize impacts to outcomes

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or another related field
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience, ideally including experience working in a similar or related function in the IT, Insurance, Finance industries
• Deep project management experience managing a diverse portfolio (Innovation, Data, Regulatory, Compliance, Digital, etc.) consisting of both systems/technical and business changes
• Successfully delivered multiple $1m+ projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment
• Financial acumen with proven experience in managing and participating in budget reviews, including forecasting and presentation to senior leadership
• Sound knowledge and practice of agile framework and roles
• Experience in coaching others in project or program management roles
• Proven problem-solving skills along with the ability to assess current practices, identify opportunities for improvement, build consensus and drive the implementation of related changes
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal), including meeting facilitation
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills