it program manager (hartford, ct.)

Hartford, CT, United States

it program manager (hartford, ct.).

hartford , connecticut

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$60 - $70 per hour

temp to perm

bachelor degree

category computer and mathematical occupations

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job summary:

We are looking for a Senior IT Program Manager.

Candidates must be local to Hartford, CT. (2x/ week onsite as a contractor, 3x/ week as FTE)

USC/ GC only

Project Description:

Manages and plans complex program/projects with regards to time, budget, and scope, andensures quality, time, and budget objectives.

Plans, schedules, monitors, and reports on activities related to program/projects, ensuring thatthere are appropriate and effective governance arrangements and risk management supportedby comprehensive reporting and communication.

The ideal candidate takes accountability for the definition, documentation, and successfulcompletion of assigned program/projects.

This is a hybrid role that balances Agile Delivery and traditional Program Management to helpsoftware development teams build and deliver solutions more efficiently.

Task Description:

Delivers Program/Project Management:

Oversee internal and external systems/application development projects within a program from inception to successful implementation including project objectives, scope and level of effort, and project strategies and plans.

Assist with getting projects off the ground, keeping them on track and on budget, and resolving issues as well as monitoring progress against the plan.

Lead Agile processes for the program to ensure delivery and releases are within scope.

Monitor Agile metrics for the program and responsible for ongoing development of their agile teams, continued improvement of development processes, and product quality and quantity of work delivered.

Develop consolidated project plans, specifying high level goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, risks, contingency plans and allocation of available resources. Monitors, analyzes, and assesses deviation from the project plans and ensures the achievement of project milestones. Ensures that all project plans are realistic and are maintained.

Ensures that project methodologies are followed and that all mandatory project work products are completed for projects within program.

Exhibits Leadership Effectiveness:

Assists with the assignment of project personnel.

Directs and coordinates activities of project resources to ensure project progresses onschedule and within budget.

Confers with project resources to provide technical advice and resolve problems.

Provides leadership and motivation to project teams throughout the project life cycle.

Creates and maintains an engaged work environment by ensuring clearly defined rolesand responsibilities.

Mentors project resources to enable delivery.

Owns program results and assists teams to deliver performance within the range oftargeted expectations.

Balances team priorities with the overall program and corporate priorities.

Partners with Business:

Assumes key overall responsibility for ensuring that sponsors have easy access toinformation that is useful to them.

Works closely with other project managers and business sponsors to understand andprioritize business goals and information needs

Leads the effort across projects in creative approaches to problem solving and qualitydeliverables supporting business needs.

Convey Program Management Status:

Follows established standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation.

Utilizes Agile tracking tool for monitoring agile project performance and reportingstatus.

Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel, and modify schedules and plansas required.

Prepares project status reports, and keep management, customers and others informed of project status and related issues.

Coordinates update meetings to communicate plans, status and issues to higher levelsof management.

Required working experience and education:

Bachelor's degree in Information Management or equivalent work experience

10+ years in program management including large complex tranformational programs

Solid understanding of software development life cycle models as well as knowledge and experience of both Agile and traditional project management principles and practices and the ability to blend them together in the right proportions to fit a project

Experience in leading IT project teams that contain vendors, on-shore/offshore Developers, Business Analysts, Architects, Data Analysts, QA, etc.

A proven track record of successfully implementing projects using Agile methodologies.

Agile Certifications required (e.g. PMI-ACP, SAFe, CSM, etc.)

PMP Certifications strongly desired (e.g.: PgMP, PMP, etc.)

P&C Insurance experience desired

Required Skills and qualifications:

Technical (Must Have):

Agile Project Management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira/Greenhopper, Rally,etc.

Planview, Clarity or like PPM tool

Proficient in Microsoft Project, Powerpoint, Excel

Personal (Must Have):

Proactive, takes initiative, accountable, self-motivated

strong written and verbal communications skills, including meeting facilitation and presentationskills.

Collaborator and team player, with the ability to build and maintain strong internal and externalrelationships.

strong planning and organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multipleconcurrent assignments.

Ability to work & think independently, and meet tight deadlines.

Ability to share knowledge at different levels, be hands-on with the team as required

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent problem solving and influencing skills

Excellent negotiation and conflict management skills

Additional information

Person must be local to Hartford, CT area and willing to come into office 3 days per week.

location: Hartford, Connecticut

job type: Contract

salary: $60 - 70 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

Required working experience and education:

Bachelor's degree in Information Management or equivalent work experience

10+ years in program management including large complex tranformational programs

Solid understanding of software development life cycle models as well as knowledge and experience of both Agile and traditional project management principles and practices and the ability to blend them together in the right proportions to fit a project

Experience in leading IT project teams that contain vendors, on-shore/offshore Developers, Business Analysts, Architects, Data Analysts, QA, etc.

A proven track record of successfully implementing projects using Agile methodologies.

Agile Certifications required (e.g. PMI-ACP, SAFe, CSM, etc.)

PMP Certifications strongly desired (e.g.: PgMP, PMP, etc.)

P&C Insurance experience desired

Required Skills and qualifications:

Technical (Must Have):

Agile Project Management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira/Greenhopper, Rally,etc.

Planview, Clarity or like PPM tool

Proficient in Microsoft Project, Powerpoint, Excel

Personal (Must Have):

Proactive, takes initiative, accountable, self-motivated

strong written and verbal communications skills, including meeting facilitation and presentationskills.

Collaborator and team player, with the ability to build and maintain strong internal and externalrelationships.

strong planning and organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multipleconcurrent assignments.

Ability to work & think independently, and meet tight deadlines.

Ability to share knowledge at different levels, be hands-on with the team as required

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent problem solving and influencing skills

Excellent negotiation and conflict management skills

qualifications:

Experience level: Experienced

Minimum 10 years of experience

Education: Bachelors

skills:

Project Management

Azure Devops

JIRA

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