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ITR Group · 5 hours ago

Program Readiness Manager

Minneapolis, MN

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75/hr - $80/hr

ITR Group is focused on preparing initiatives for launch by ensuring operational, organizational, and technical preparedness across the enterprise. The Readiness Lead will develop readiness approaches, coordinate discussions, identify risks, and ensure effective collaboration across teams to facilitate smooth program transitions into production.

AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceInformation TechnologyManagement Consulting

Senior Management

Hiring Manager

Lorraine Hale

Responsibilities

Develop and manage readiness approaches for initiatives from early planning through launch, validating preparedness at key milestones

Coordinate and lead structured readiness discussions, checkpoints, and decision reviews to confirm launch confidence and surface concerns early

Identify potential delivery, operational, and adoption risks by challenging assumptions and encouraging open dialogue across teams

Evaluate and package risks, dependencies, and open items into clear insights for leaders to support informed decisions

Partner with delivery teams, operational leaders, and business stakeholders to connect transformation efforts with day-to-day operations

Ensure readiness considerations are embedded into delivery plans across teams, platforms, and functional areas

Promote consistent readiness practices and apply enterprise guidelines across assigned initiatives

Track completion of launch criteria, approvals, and enablement activities, including change and adoption planning

Create and maintain visibility into readiness status through reporting, dashboards, and targeted communications

Provide concise updates to senior leaders highlighting progress, risks, and required actions

Qualification

Stakeholder alignmentRisk managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsProactive mindsetProject management

Required

Demonstrated ability to facilitate discussions and align diverse stakeholder groups

Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex scenarios and interdependencies

Experience managing risk and supporting organizational readiness for large initiatives

Clear, confident communicator able to influence without direct authority

Strong problem-solving skills and comfort navigating ambiguity

Experience working across multiple teams, functions, or business units

Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to move work forward independently

Highly organized with strong planning and prioritization capabilities

History of contributing to successful delivery of complex programs or enterprise initiatives

Benefits

Medical

Dental

401(k)

Company

ITR Group

ITR Group offers enterprise project management, business intelligence, analytics, data warehousing, and app development services.

Founded in 1997

Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

51-200 employees

http://itrgroup.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Todd Montpetit

CEO/Founder

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