Program Manager/Process Improvement

xiphoidinc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

xiphoidinc is looking for a Technology Process Expert in Chicago, USA. The job requires assessing and improving PMO processes and managing a diverse team to achieve project goals.

Candidates should have 8 to 10 years of program management experience and a relevant degree. The contract is for 3 months with the potential for extension, and will be conducted on-site.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of experience in program management.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess current PMO processes across Product and Technology.
• Define and document target state processes.
• Plan and execute rollout of changes across teams.
• Manage program budget, risks, and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Program management techniques

Problem-solving ability

Stakeholder communication

Change Management practices

Cloud migration

Education

Any Graduate

Job description

Job Description

Job Type: Contract || Job location: Chicago, USA

Duration: 3 months (extendable)

Mode: Work from Office

Responsibilities

• Technology Process Expert to:
• Assess PMO current state processes across Product and Technology (SDLC, PDLC, Release Management, Prioritization, Jira practices, Capacity Management)
• Define and document the target state process for each (and lead another resource)
• New process flows, training materials, communication strategy
• Plan and execute the rollout of the target state processes across different Product and Tech teams
• Daily program management throughout the program life cycle
• Defining the program governance (controls)
• Planning the overall program and monitoring the progress
• Managing the program’s budget
• Managing risks and issues and taking corrective measurements
• Coordinating the projects and their interdependencies
• Managing stakeholder's communication
• Aligning the deliverables (outputs) to the program's "outcome" with aid of the business change manager
• Managing the main program documentations such as the program initiation document
• Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Assume responsibility for the program’s people and vendors
• Assess program performance and aim to maximize ROI
• Change Management practices adherence
• Managing a team with a diverse array of talents and responsibilities.
• Cloud journey experience (e.g. Azure, GCP, AWS)
• Cloud migration experience
• End to End Program Management

Qualifications

• Experience: 8 to 10 years
• Qualification: Any Graduate

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.