Verst · 1 day ago
Manager IT PMO
Walton, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expVerst Group is a company focused on IT solutions and strategic business partnerships. They are seeking a Manager for their IT PMO to lead IT project management, facilitate communication between IT and business stakeholders, and ensure alignment of IT services with business priorities.
AppsBlogging PlatformsContentE-CommerceInternetMobilePublishingSoftwareWeb Apps
Responsibilities
Serves as a member of the Information Technology Leadership Team
Provide a consistent approach and collaborate with other members of IT management, such that decisions are made in line with both the IT and business strategies and objectives
Participate in the development, communication, management, and maintenance of IT policies and procedures within the IT organization
Participate in the development of the IT Strategic Plan and for managing the Application Portfolio, aligning with business strategy and objectives
Maintain an industry awareness of information technology, IT best practices, and related technology trends, particularly as it relates to the 3PL industry
Identify innovation opportunities and working with the business leaders, plan how to leverage that technology or practice to the benefit of Verst
Monitor regulatory guidelines and emerging industry standards to ascertain their impacts on the enterprise-wide systems and business processes
Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for business application design, development, deployment, and support
Maintain all internal IT systems in a timely and accurate manner such as Project Management, Tasks Management and Time Management systems
Manage all applications-related projects in alignment with the business strategy and priorities
Oversee project risks that might impact their schedule, costs, resources, scope, or value to the business
Participate in the IT Governance process that determines project prioritization and resource planning
Prepare material and content in advance of the IT Governance sessions
Guide and coach business leaders, enabling them to articulate their function’s needs in terms of technology, resource requirements, business impact, etc
Partner with IT and the business to develop and maintain multi-year capability roadmaps
Stimulate, surface, and shape business demand and ensure that the potential business value is captured, understood, optimized, and recognized
Partner with business teams to ensure effective business transformation, successful change management, and the management of expectations for all initiatives
Partner with the Application Development and IT Services teams, to ensure a healthy and well-managed initiative portfolio
Partner with business leadership to plan new initiatives, evaluate proposals, and determine the technology impact and how that aligns with business goals, roadmaps, and priorities
Identify and integrate technology into Verst’s long-range plans of business growth and development
Strategically focus on business value when conceiving ideas and developing solutions, to include digital awareness, risks, business continuity, financial impacts, and resource capabilities
Correlate business value and priorities to planning initiatives and setting goals
Ensure that IT Management is knowledgeable about the business partnerships, their objectives, their priorities, and their capabilities
Lead project teams in the successful implementation of business initiatives and manage efforts through the IT Governance process ensuring the project team passes successfully through all gates, stages and/or phases effectively
Participate in the evaluation of project efforts and progress against the company’s and IT’s strategic plans and objectives
Establish and develop business partner relationship maturity, for the benefit and value-add of the business and core-competency of the IT enterprise
Develop a deep knowledge of the industry, its best practices, competing forces, opportunities, and the evolving nature of the industry
Maintain an awareness and understanding of evolving and relevant technologies, along with their effectiveness, maturity levels, inherent risks, and applicability to the Verst enterprise strategic goals
Scope, develop, and document functional and technical requirements
Supervise, coach, develop, and lead Business Analysts
Measure and communicate business value realized on a periodic basis
Qualification
Required
5+ years of functional experience a business-facing IT organization with demonstrated experience in partnering with business stakeholders and IT Leadership
3+ years of experience facilitating the development and implementation of business initiatives and projects
Working knowledge of at least one common project management/delivery methodology (E.g., PMI/PMP, Agile, SAFE Agile, Scrum)
Ability to listen, build rapport, and credibility as a strategic partner within the business and IT
Ability to map joint company vision and long-term thinking, creativity, and idea generation
Motivated, self-directed, and energetic
Ability to be assertive, yet tactful, diplomatic, and flexible
Ability to know when to assert an agenda and when to let a situation develop, rest, or advance on its own
Highly developed communication and relationship skills
Business acumen in all functional areas. Ability and comfort with working at executive levels
Skilled and experienced at negotiating conflict and problem-solving to achieve positive outcomes
Ability to lead change using positive and collaborative methods
Demonstrated ability to lead by example, mentoring, and motivating others
Ability to set expectations with business partners and effectively leverage governance for a positive business partner experience
Developed ability to conduct business analysis, to include technology, business impact, risk, and financial analysis
Ability to focus on business value results, rather than technology solutions
Technical aptitude, requirements management, and the ability to assess and articulate risk factors
Understanding of industry trends in technology
Strong communication skills in writing, speaking, and presenting
Solid understanding of IT, HR, Operational and financial assets and capabilities
Ability to identify and communicate gaps and areas that need improvement
Strong customer-service orientation
Ability to accept ownership
Preferred
MBA preferred
Business Relationship Management Professional (BRMP®) preferred
Certified Business Relationship Manager (CBRM®) preferred
Master of Business Relationship Management (MBRM®) preferred
Certification in one or more project management methodologies preferred (e.g., PMP, Agile, Scrum)
Company
Verst
Verst is an all-in-one website and online publishing platform.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$14MKey Investors
Greylock
2017-11-30Acquired
2015-09-17Series A· $12M
2015-02-12Convertible Note
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