POSITION PURPOSE
We are seeking a highly
skilled and experienced IT Program Manager to join our dynamic team. As a 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
- Lead and manage the
entire project lifecycle, from initiation to closure, ensuring adherence to
project management best practices and methodologies.
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Define project scope,
goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders and senior
management.
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Develop and maintain
comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation,
and risk management strategies.
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Coordinate and
collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, engineers,
designers, and business analysts, to ensure project requirements are understood
and met.
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Monitor project
progress, identify potential risks and issues, and develop mitigation
strategies to ensure successful project delivery.
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Conduct regular project
status meetings, providing updates to stakeholders and senior management on
project progress, risks, and issues.
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Manage project budgets,
tracking expenses, and ensuring projects are delivered within allocated
financial resources.
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Foster effective
communication and collaboration among team members, stakeholders, and vendors
to ensure project objectives are met.
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Provide leadership and
guidance to project team members, ensuring they have the necessary resources
and support to successfully complete their tasks.
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Conduct post-project
evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement, and
implement changes to enhance future project delivery.
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Handle the Request for
Proposal (RFP) process, including the creation, evaluation, and selection of
vendors or service providers.
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Organize and facilitate
Steering Committee meetings, involving key stakeholders to provide strategic
guidance and decision-making for projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education / Experience
/ Background
- Bachelor degree or
equivalent required
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Minimum of 10 years of
experience in IT project management
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Proven experience
successfully leading and managing multiple, parallel complex IT projects
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Demonstrated experience
in personnel management and working with offshore teams
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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.
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Excellent leadership
and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire
cross-functional teams.
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Exceptional
communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively
communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
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Strong analytical and
problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
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Proven ability to
manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Solid capacity for tracking budgets and reporting deviations early.
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Experience in working
with and managing vendors (onshore and offshore)
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Experience in risk
management and mitigation strategies.
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Proficiency in project
management software and tools.
