IT Program Manager (Level III)

California  ‐ Onsite
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Title: IT Project/Program Manager
Location: Onsite in Agoura Hills, CA
Type: Contract
Duration: 8 months

Our client, a leading financial institution, seeks an IT Program Manager. This department is responsible for Technical Project Management.  This contractor will be responsible for all aspects and phases of the project.  Daily duties include Project work breakdown, daily management of resources on project, project status reporting, project financials, plan and facilitate project events.

Responsible for overseeing a series of projects within a department or business unit.  Assess and advise on improving process and methodologies of current project management implications throughout project timeline; including development of strategies, readiness assessment, development of training and communications.

Works with project managers to identify redundancies and duplications of efforts across projects and eliminate.  Acts as mentor to project managers.  Able to motivate project managers to build cooperative work teams.  Able to identify, develop, and direct team members strengths, technological resources and organizational processes to build teams.

Advanced in the use of project management software/concepts.  Comprehensive knowledge of business unit's functions.  Strong communication skills to work with senior management to deliver requirements.  Strong analytical, problem solving, quality management, and organizational skills.

Comprehensive understanding of project management theory and team dynamics.  Proven ability to effectively collaborate with others, initiate action and adapt to change.  Proven ability to make tough decisions and accept challenging assignments.

Demonstrated ability to accurately estimate costs and develop and implement project plans within budgetary guidelines.

Required skills include:

  • 4 year degree.
  • Over 7 years Project/Program management experience and PMP certification is preferred but not required. 
  • Demonstrated leadership of project teams of at least 10 resources in a Matrix environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage projects to schedule with durations of at least 8 months.
  • Demonstrated ability to avoid unexpected, negative events through risk management.
  • At least 6 years of experience managing technology solution projects within a mature SDLC framework.
  • Clear, succinct communication (both verbal and written) at both staff level and executive level.
  • Must have Excel spreadsheet experience.

Preferred skills include:

  • Experience with managing systems analysts, developers, testers and executive management.
  • Managing resources distributed over a wide geographic area, both nationally and internationally.
  • Ability to learn.
  •  Consulting experience with a major firm is nice to have.

* W2 only; No third party or 1099 candidates.*

Application Requirements
  • Client will not accept subcontractors
Required Qualifications:
  • Program Manager
Benefits/Perks
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • and Life Insurance for Full-time W2 Consultants. Supplemental Disability and Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Dependent Care Assistance. 401(k) with Roth feature. Free E-learning Courses.
Start date
n.a
Duration
8 months
From
MATRIX Resources, Inc.
Published at
03.04.2012
Project ID:
342684
Contract type
Freelance
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