Program Manager - Network Security

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. seeks a Senior Program Manager for Network Security to lead a Chicago/Tempe based project. The role is an 11-month contract with hybrid-onsite work, three days per week, anchored Mon, Tue, Thu with flex on/off days.

In this position you will manage scope, schedule, budget and risks, drive the project plan, provide regular status reports, and mentor the technical team, ensuring PMI-aligned governance and successful delivery.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in large, complex application projects with an infrastructure component.
• Strong proficiency with Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, etc.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to drive plans forward.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities; PMP certification.
• Ability to manage scope, schedule, budget and risk using PMI standards.

Aufgaben

• Lead the project team to deliver goals and business benefits while controlling scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk.
• Ensure project adheres to PMI standards, IT controls, risk/regulatory requirements, and Northern policies.
• Establish and maintain the project team with the right skill sets for success.
• Create and maintain the project plan reflecting required work to achieve goals.
• Manage risks and issues, escalate blockers, and communicate status across stakeholders.
• Direct, manage and motivate the project team and ensure vendor deliverables align with SOWs.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

Leadership

PMP

MS Office Proficiency

Project planning

Risk management

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

Title: Program Manager - Network Security
Location: Chicago, IL OR Tempe, AZ. Hybrid-onsite 3 days per week
Anchor days: M-T-Thu (flex)
Duration: 11 months with possibility of extension

Project Overview:

• The PM will oversee this project, which will focus on network security projects

Contractor's Role:

• The Program Manager will lead the team through project execution following a clear project plan, timely status reporting, issue/risk management, forecasting and budgeting and project execution mentoring for the technical team.

Experience Level: Senior

Qualifications:

• Experienced in large, complex application projects with an infrastructure component
• Strong Office proficiency: Excel, MS Project, Powerpoint, etc
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to drive plans forward
• Strong communication skills
• Strong leadership capabilities
• PMP

Nice to Haves:

• Experience at large financial services firms a plus
• Consulting experience also a plus

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• The Program Manager is responsible for leading the project team to deliver the agreed upon goals, objectives and business benefits while controlling and monitoring the project's scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk. This role:
• Ensures that the project adheres to Project Standards, which incorporate PMI standards, I.T. controls, risk and regulatory requirements, and Northern policies and procedures, throughout the project
• Is responsible for establishing and maintaining the project team assembled for the project with the right skill sets and experience in place to ensure the success of the project
• Enables a "no surprises" project culture
• Establishes the project governance structure with clearly defined roles, responsibilities and resource assignments. Identifies and communicates skill sets needed of the project team resources
• Is responsible for identifying the appropriate parties who must sign off on each project artifact that requires a sign off
• Creates and maintains the project plan throughout the life of the project that reflects the work that needs to occur to support the delivery of the project's goals, objectives and business outcomes
• Actively manage project risks and issues ensuring that the owners of those risks and issues are addressing them in a timely manner
• Escalates in a timely manner to the appropriate party(ies) to address decisions needed, the removal of road blocks and other obstacles or constraints
• Manages stakeholder expectations
• Is responsible for managing to the requirements management plan (requirements traceability and requirements change control) for the project consistent with client standards
• Facilitates discussions across the various teams involved in the project
• Establishes and executes against the project's communication plan
• Communicates the status of the project and reflects the status across the scope, schedule, budget and resource perspectives. Articulates key risks and issues
• Partners with stakeholders to plan for and manage project resources
• Directs, manages and motivates the project team
• Ensures Statements of Work are being fulfilled by vendors participating on the project (if applicable)
• Facilitates and executes the project closure activities, e.g., lessons learned report, post implementation review, close down the financial reporting and formal turnover of the support to production support and operations