Program Manager
Our client is seeking a Program Manager - Tax.
Duties include:
Manage key milestones and deliverables (following the PMO established methodology), issues, change management, risks, go/no-go decisions, user acceptance validations and approvals for a given Program/Project
Develop, manage, and motivate large multi-disciplinary program teams to support large and/or complex efforts/process change initiatives
Produce relevant program management deliverables such as program objectives and requirements, risk assessments, program and project plans, program status reports, issues logs, change logs, and action items list
Coordinate core and extended team meetings, along with tracking issues and actions for the program and plan
Track and manage aspects of a given program, from the requirements gathering phase through to implementation; track the portfolio of programs and report status and financials across project managements discipline including cost, schedule, scope and quality
Define and coordinate the securing of commitments from cross-functional groups and external providers in terms of resources, cost, schedule, and performance
Assist the Project Management Office (PMO) leadership with the development and implementation of PMO strategy, establishing the PMO function as a center of excellence, institutionalizing and maturing the Program Management (PM) life cycle methodology, and advancing the capabilities of program management and project management
Make project-level decisions and managing track team leads and day-to-day team activities
Escalate issues as appropriate
Serve as an advocate of the PM principles and standards established by the PMO
Develop presentations
Plan and facilitate workshops
Assist with management of the ITS Global Central Services function
Skills:
Experience of working in a Professional Services environment
Experience in matrix management environment
Experience with managing large scale IT programs
Capable of strategic thinking and of moving strategic plans into action
Demonstrated experience mentoring, coaching and strategically developing team members
Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously
Ability to create and foster relationships with Functional management and communicate at a senior level
Minimum of 6 to 8 years experience in project management disciplines, with experience planning and executing large scale projects and programs, preferably managing Tax technology projects
Strong experience with Program Management and establishing PMO standards
Strong multi-project management skills with experience in organizing, prioritizing, planning, and executing multiple significant-scale projects from definition through implementation, involving internal personnel and third-party contractors
Requires in-depth experience with formal systems development methodology(ies) and ability to learn, utilize and improve the ITS Global Project Management Life Cycle
Requires excellent communication skills, analytical ability, strong judgment skills, strong supervisory skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively with project team members, project sponsors, functional leaders, and senior management
Ability to develop and manage effective business relationships
Ability to work with business subject matter experts and technology specialists
Attention to detail and pride in well-presented and accurate work
Experience within an IT application development and implementation organization is desirable
Experience in building / establishing teams is a plus
Flexibility to travel as required to regional locations
Drive and demonstrated success working independently in a virtual environment
Keywords:
Education:
University degree
Industry recognized project management qualification, ideally PMPEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Duties include:
Manage key milestones and deliverables (following the PMO established methodology), issues, change management, risks, go/no-go decisions, user acceptance validations and approvals for a given Program/Project
Develop, manage, and motivate large multi-disciplinary program teams to support large and/or complex efforts/process change initiatives
Produce relevant program management deliverables such as program objectives and requirements, risk assessments, program and project plans, program status reports, issues logs, change logs, and action items list
Coordinate core and extended team meetings, along with tracking issues and actions for the program and plan
Track and manage aspects of a given program, from the requirements gathering phase through to implementation; track the portfolio of programs and report status and financials across project managements discipline including cost, schedule, scope and quality
Define and coordinate the securing of commitments from cross-functional groups and external providers in terms of resources, cost, schedule, and performance
Assist the Project Management Office (PMO) leadership with the development and implementation of PMO strategy, establishing the PMO function as a center of excellence, institutionalizing and maturing the Program Management (PM) life cycle methodology, and advancing the capabilities of program management and project management
Make project-level decisions and managing track team leads and day-to-day team activities
Escalate issues as appropriate
Serve as an advocate of the PM principles and standards established by the PMO
Develop presentations
Plan and facilitate workshops
Assist with management of the ITS Global Central Services function
Skills:
Experience of working in a Professional Services environment
Experience in matrix management environment
Experience with managing large scale IT programs
Capable of strategic thinking and of moving strategic plans into action
Demonstrated experience mentoring, coaching and strategically developing team members
Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously
Ability to create and foster relationships with Functional management and communicate at a senior level
Minimum of 6 to 8 years experience in project management disciplines, with experience planning and executing large scale projects and programs, preferably managing Tax technology projects
Strong experience with Program Management and establishing PMO standards
Strong multi-project management skills with experience in organizing, prioritizing, planning, and executing multiple significant-scale projects from definition through implementation, involving internal personnel and third-party contractors
Requires in-depth experience with formal systems development methodology(ies) and ability to learn, utilize and improve the ITS Global Project Management Life Cycle
Requires excellent communication skills, analytical ability, strong judgment skills, strong supervisory skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively with project team members, project sponsors, functional leaders, and senior management
Ability to develop and manage effective business relationships
Ability to work with business subject matter experts and technology specialists
Attention to detail and pride in well-presented and accurate work
Experience within an IT application development and implementation organization is desirable
Experience in building / establishing teams is a plus
Flexibility to travel as required to regional locations
Drive and demonstrated success working independently in a virtual environment
Keywords:
Education:
University degree
Industry recognized project management qualification, ideally PMPEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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