DSM-H Consulting · 17 hours ago
IT Project/Program Manager
Chicago, IL
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expDSM-H Consulting is seeking an IT Project/Program Manager to ensure the successful completion of projects on time, within budget, and error-free. The role involves managing project deliverables, communications, and overall program planning while guiding cross-functional teams and serving as the principal communicator with clients and stakeholders.
Management ConsultingProject ManagementSoftware
Responsibilities
The program manager is accountable for ensuring successful completion of projects, on-time, within budget, and error-free
The principal responsibility of the Program Manager is to manage the planning and execution of various project deliverables
The incumbent will be responsible for managing the project charter, communications, metrics, reporting, and the overall program plan (highlighting dependencies between various projects under the same program) and budget
Use knowledge of cloud based Platforms and digital processes and business acumen to guide cross-functional teams in the execution of projects
Manage multiple projects concurrently
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of CLIENT Inc.; its products and services; its internal systems, processes, and procedures; and its relevant external influences (competitors, laws and regulations, market conditions, etc.) to meet or exceed customer expectations
Serve as the principal communicator with clients and internal stakeholders regarding project status
Identify and manage risks and issues
Define program scope with program success indicators to reap benefits of the program within a defined timeframe
Use Agile or Waterfall program management methodology as relevant to the program execution. Follow latest industry execution practices and processes (e.g, DevOps, Continuous Integration Continuous Delivery) for highest velocity and innovation
Prioritize program requirements working with Product Owner or other stakeholders
Write communication plan and stakeholder management plan for the program. Develop stakeholder register, analyze positive and negative stakeholders, and manage the expectation of stakeholders across the program
Provide regularly update to Business stakeholders and consumers of program deliverables
Create and manage dependencies across all active projects. Collaborate across the program to leverage diverse thoughts and ideas
Log and review program risks with stakeholders and take timely action to mitigate or eliminate risks
Evaluate team members of the program organization and look to add required resources or train resources to improve IT skills for the benefit of the digital program
Mentor project managers for success delivery of the program
Create rough order of magnitude of program budget, track actuals, and do quarterly forecast of spend throughout the life of the program
Radiate program status using a visual tool. Document all program related artifacts including lessons learned, on an easily accessible and shared environment
Be an advocate of the digital program and market it for a successful adoption
Working with global teams
Qualification
Required
4 year degree required - Information systems, computer science or related field plus 8+ years professional exp
Master's degree with 5+ years exp also acceptable
Experience working with large programs or enterprise organizations
5+ years exp with Agile Project management
Technical education/ background in developmental engineering management
Knowledge of MS Azure DevOps
Experience managing software development projects/programs focused on programs in large matrix organizations
Advanced human relations skills are needed for a cooperative working relationship with others inside and outside the department
Ability to drive issues to resolution
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with all levels in the organization
Preferred
Familiarity and prior experience with leading cross-organizational system testing teams
Scrum master certifications
Familiarity with Application Development life cycle
Familiarity with manual and automation techniques for system testing
AWS Cloud certifications
Company
DSM-H Consulting
DSM-H is a multinational Management Consulting and Software Development firm founded on the principles of Operational Excellence.
11-50 employees
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