Program Manager at Hamilton Lloyd and Associates

Job Description

• To plan, coordinate and execute an IT program with underlying projects with team members.
• The ideal candidate should have a sharp business mind and a proven ability to strategize and implement high-level program initiatives.
• As a natural leader, the candidate should have a strong talent for project coordination and delegation.
• Ultimately, the candidate should be motivated by the desire to optimize productivity and nurture program success from inception to completion.

Objectives of this Role

• Strategize, implement, and maintain program initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives.
• Develop program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement.
• Maintain organizational standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance.
• Oversee multiple project teams, ensuring program goals are reached.
• Manage budget and funding channels for maximum productivity

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives.
• Manage program and project teams for optimal return-on-investment, and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives.
• Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Develop and manage a budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established program goals.
• Work with other project managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the team.
• Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for management and stakeholders

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 3+ years in an advanced management role (preference given to those with program management experience).
• Working Knowledge of IT Project and Program Management.
• Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of Software development lifecycle.
• Outstanding working knowledge of change management principles and performance evaluation processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or related field.
• PMI Program Management Certified or equivalent.
• Previous stakeholder management skills.
• Strong working knowledge of software technologies-Proven proposal and report writing experience.