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Program Manager
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expDice is the leading career destination for tech experts, and they are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and deliver complex IT programs and projects. The Program Manager will drive initiatives from requirements definition through implementation and closure, ensuring timely delivery within scope and quality standards.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Manage the complete lifecycle of assigned programs/projects, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
Develop detailed program/project plans, defining scope, tasks, milestones, timelines, resources, and budgets
Ensure compliance with established agency, organizational, and project management standards
Track and manage project progress against approved plans; take corrective action as needed
Accountable for delivery of all work tasks defined in the program/project plan
Manage project scope and ensure all scope changes follow formal change control procedures
Obtain approval for scope changes from project sponsors and stakeholders
Identify, analyze, and manage project risks; develop and track mitigation strategies to closure
Proactively identify and resolve issues impacting delivery
Serve as the primary point of contact for all program/project-related issues
Build and maintain strong relationships with project sponsors and key stakeholders
Communicate and coordinate with users, vendors, external partners, and other State agencies
Manage vendor-driven and technical/IT projects effectively
Prepare and distribute weekly status reports to project teams, sponsors, and stakeholders
Capture, analyze, and report program/project metrics and performance data
Schedule and facilitate status reviews, peer reviews, inspections, and quality assurance activities
Ensure deliverables meet service commitments and support strategic objectives
Conduct final program/project evaluation and obtain stakeholder approval upon completion
Plan, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple work efforts across teams
Balance workloads with team capacity and ensure alignment with program/project objectives
Communicate expectations, milestones, and timelines to team members and leads
Identify and plan program/project-specific training and orientation needs
Qualification
Required
5+ years of Program/Project Management experience
5+ years managing full lifecycle IT implementation projects (requirements through implementation)
5+ years managing technical/IT projects
5+ years managing vendors and vendor-driven projects
5+ years of Government and/or Public Sector project experience
Strong experience in cross-functional collaboration
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively from frontline staff to C-level executives
Proficiency in project management software
5+ Years in Program / Project Management
5+ Years in Full Lifecycle IT Implementations
5+ Years in Government / Public Sector Projects
5+ Years in Managing Technical / IT Projects
5+ Years in Vendor Management
5+ Years in Cross-Functional Collaboration
5+ Years in Executive-Level Communication
Preferred
4-year college degree or equivalent technical study
Change Management
Business Analysis
Conflict Resolution
Government or Public Sector delivery environments
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