Senior Program Manager

Job title: Senior Program Manager

Location: Indianapolis, IN - Onsite

Experience: 10+

Type: C2C,W2

Job Description:

Requirements:

Experience with agile, iterative, and waterfall methodologies

Experience with product-led methodology

Experience in leadership position delivering large and/or complex projects and programs

Proven track record of delivering objectives on time and within budget

Ability to anticipate and manage project/program risks

Confident, solution-oriented independent worker

Dynamic presenter and facilitator skills, experience in presenting to senior management

Possess strong engagement management skills, strong business acumen, deep technical insights and with that have the ability to speak in both business and technical terms

Expertise in applying the systems development and project management life-cycle processes involved with implementing I.T. solutions

Proven problem solving and organizational skills

Demonstrated ability in team motivation and delegation

Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate information to customers and to all levels within the organization

Desirable Skills

PMP certification preferred

Experience with managing external customers and understanding of deployment lifecycles is a plus

Typical Duties

Work remotely, but periodically required to meet at the office

Create and kickoff new programs/projects

Mentor and coach Program/Project Managers within the program

Establish and update project and program roadmaps and plans and manage deviations from plan and program parameters

Ensure all program and project requirements and/or objectives are properly documented and vigorously pursued to deliver the final product

Deliver to time and cost within agreed tolerances for projects/programs

Provide leadership for program/project managers and stakeholders and apply conflict resolution skills to resolve program and project issues

Manage program and project risk, develop mitigation plans, and escalate decisions and unresolved issues as needed

Create and track schedules, dependencies, budget, risks and issues

Maintain program-level communications (e.g. steering committee meetings, status) with stakeholders at multiple levels

Work with peers to develop and drive goals, define technical specifications and detailed implementation plans for projects/programs

Effectively apply skills to impact program decisions

Focus on the benefits to be realized and the outcomes to be achieved

Provide coordination of complex planning activities and optimize the use of resources (human and material)

Provide for integration of outcomes with ongoing business operations

Manage issues as they arise among the program component projects

Track project contributions to the program and toward the organization's overall benefits and work to ensure the ultimate success and acceptance of the program

Maintain continuous alignment of program scope with strategic business objectives and make recommendations to modify the program to enhance effectiveness toward the business result or strategic intent

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $45.84 - $65.00 per hour

Experience level:

• 10 years
• 11+ years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Indianapolis, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road