Technical Program Manager I

DGS Technical services Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 119,863 - 146,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

401K

Job summary

DGS Technical Services Inc. is looking for a Program Manager to lead complex, multi-disciplinary technical programs from initiation through delivery. The role includes collaborating with stakeholders, managing project schedules, and serving as SCRUM Master for Agile teams.

Responsibilities include preparing executive summaries, facilitating program communications, and ensuring timely project execution. The position is based in Elgin, IL, with telecommuting options available and offers a competitive salary of $133,182 annually along with benefits like Medical and 401K.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary technical programs with clear project management skills.
• Ability to create dashboards and automate project reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex technical programs through all phases from initiation to delivery.
• Serve as SCRUM Master, facilitating Agile best practices.
• Conduct gate review meetings and prepare executive-level summaries.
• Track program progress and maintain project trackers.

Skills

SCRUM Master

Agile methodologies

JIRA

JavaScript

Python

CSS

Stakeholder communication

Project reporting

Job description

Job Description:

Lead complex, multi-disciplinary technical programs from initiation through delivery. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define project requirements and scope. Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and manage program schedules and deliverables. Participate in quarterly roadmap planning sessions to ensure alignment with product and business strategy. Serve as SCRUM Master for Agile teams, facilitating sprint ceremonies and promoting Agile best practices. Guide Agile teams from formation to high performance by fostering collaboration and accountability. Conduct gate review meetings to obtain approvals and alignment from key stakeholders. Prepare and present executive-level summaries to support decision-making and action planning. Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans to ensure timely and cost-effective execution. Build and maintain strong working relationships across departments and with external partners. Use influence, collaboration, and communication skills to drive program outcomes. Translate technical recommendations and trade-offs for both engineering teams and executive leadership. Facilitate program communications, including tracking key metrics, documenting decisions, and maintaining internal documentation. Track program progress using input and data from stakeholders and maintain project trackers. Draft program charters defining scope, timeline, and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs). Promote cross-functional collaboration across the organization to support program success. Create dashboards and automate project reporting to improve operational efficiency and visibility. Work with KPIs, JIRA, JavaScript, Python, and CSS. Worksite: Elgin, IL. Telecommuting available. Offered wage: $133,182/yr. Benefits: Medical & 401K are also provided.