Program Manager - Highbridge Consulting LLC
Paramus, NJ 07652
About the Job
Our client, a major Global Utilities Company is seeking to hire an IT Program Manager in Paramus, NJ(Twice a week on-site). As an IT Program Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the successful delivery of complex IT projects/Programs within our organization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet the desired objectives.
PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Education / Experience / Background
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and manage the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, ensuring adherence to project management best practices and methodologies.
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and senior management.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
- Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, engineers, designers, and business analysts, to ensure project requirements are understood and met.
- Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and issues, and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.
- Conduct regular project status meetings, providing updates to stakeholders and senior management on project progress, risks, and issues.
- Manage project budgets, tracking expenses, and ensure projects are delivered within allocated financial resources.
- Foster effective communication and collaboration among team members, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure project objectives are met.
- Provide leadership and guidance to project team members, ensuring they have the necessary resources and support to successfully complete their tasks.
- Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement, and implement changes to enhance future project delivery.
- Handle the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, including the creation, evaluation, and selection of vendors or service providers.
- Organize and facilitate Steering Committee meetings, involving key stakeholders to provide strategic guidance and decision-making for projects.
Education / Experience / Background
- Bachelor degree or equivalent required
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT project management
- Proven experience successfully leading and managing multiple, parallel complex IT projects
- Demonstrated experience in personnel management and working with offshore teams
- Experience in working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Strong knowledge of waterfall and Agile project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. Solid capacity for tracking budgets and reporting deviations early.
- Experience in working with and managing vendors (onshore and offshore)
- Experience in risk management and mitigation strategies.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools.
- Local Position (Paramus, NJ) preferred with remote work allowed up to 3 days a week.
- Flexible timing requested
Source : Highbridge Consulting LLC