Project/Program Manager

Aditi Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Bereavement leave

Life & disability insurance

Commuter benefits

Dependent care FSA

Travel accommodations

Discretionary bonus

Sick leave & phone reimbursement

Job summary

Aditi Consulting in Chicago is seeking a Program Manager to lead delivery of Platform features and support several development teams. You will interface with technical staff and management to align resources with business goals.

You will mentor less experienced Digital Project Managers and oversee a group of related projects delivering a common program goal in line with Digital Strategy.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree in Information systems, computer science or related field plus 8+ years professional exp in this capacity.

Responsibilities

• The program manager ensures successful completion of projects, on-time and within budget.

Skills

Agile PM

Stakeholder mgmt

Cross-functional

Communication

Mentoring

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelors in Information Systems/CS

Master’s degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

AWS Certifications

Job description

• Manage delivery of the Platform features and capabilities, provide support to the multiple development/scrum teams, interface with technical staff and management, business resources.
• Provide leadership and mentor less experienced Digital Project Managers.
• Manage delivery of group of related projects that delivers a common program goal in line with Digital Strategy

Payrate: $65.00 - $66.00/hr.

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:

• Manage delivery of the Platform features and capabilities, provide support to the multiple development/scrum teams, interface with technical staff and management, business resources.
• Provide leadership and mentor less experienced Digital Project Managers.
• Manage delivery of group of related projects that delivers a common program goal in line with Digital Strategy

Typical task breakdown:

• The program manager is accountable for ensuring successful completion of projects, on-time, within budget, and error-free. The principal responsibility of the Program Manager is to manage the planning and execution of various project deliverables. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the project charter, communications, metrics, reporting, and the overall program plan (highlighting dependencies between various projects under the same program) and budget.
• The Program Manager will:
• Use knowledge of cloud based Platforms and digital processes and business acumen to guide cross-functional teams in the execution of projects.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Company Inc.; its products and services; its internal systems, processes, and procedures; and its relevant external influences (competitors, laws and regulations, market conditions, etc.) to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Serve as the principal communicator with clients and internal stakeholders regarding project status.
• Identify and manage risks and issues
• Define program scope with program success indicators to reap benefits of the program within a defined timeframe.
• Use Agile or Waterfall program management methodology as relevant to the program execution. Follow latest industry execution practices and processes (e.g, DevOps, Continuous Integration
• Continuous Delivery) for highest velocity and innovation.
• Prioritize program requirements working with Product Owner or other stakeholders.
• Write communication plan and stakeholder management plan for the program. Develop stakeholder register, analyze positive and negative stakeholders, and manage the expectation of stakeholders across the program.
• Provide regularly update to Business stakeholders and consumers of program deliverables.
• Create and manage dependencies across all active projects. Collaborate across the program to leverage diverse thoughts and ideas.
• Log and review program risks with stakeholders and take timely action to mitigate or eliminate risks.
• Evaluate team members of the program organization and look to add required resources or train resources to improve IT skills for the benefit of the digital program.
• Mentor project managers for success delivery of the program.
• Create rough order of magnitude of program budget, track actuals, and do quarterly forecast of spend throughout the life of the program.
• Radiate program status using a visual tool. Document all program related artifacts including lessons learned, on an easily accessible and shared environment.
• Be an advocate of the digital program and market it for a successful adoption.

Education & Experience Required:

• 4 year degree required - Information systems, computer science or related field plus 8+ years professional exp in this capacity.
• Master’s degree with 5+ years exp also acceptable
• Experience working with large programs or enterprise organizations
• Familiarity and prior experience with leading cross-organizational system testing teams

Technical Skills:

• 5+ years exp with Agile Project management
• Experience working with data engineering teams on end-to-end application and data migration initiatives
• Technical education/ background in developmental engineering management.
• Knowledge of MS Azure DevOps
• Experience managing software development projects/programs focused on programs in large matrix organizations.
• Familiarity with Application Development life cycle
• Scrum master certifications
• Familiarity with manual and automation techniques for system testing
• AWS Cloud certifications

Soft Skills:

• Advanced human relations skills are needed for a cooperative working relationship with others inside and outside the department
• Ability to drive issues to resolution
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with all levels in the organization

Benefits:

• medical, dental, and vision benefits
• health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment
• 10 paid days off
• 3 days paid bereavement leave
• 401(k) plan participation with employer match
• life and disability insurance
• commuter benefits
• dependent care flexible spending account
• accident insurance
• critical illness insurance
• hospital indemnity insurance
• accommodations and reimbursement for work travel
• discretionary performance or recognition bonus
• Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law