10718 - Program Manager Level 3

17th June, 2024

Program Manager Level 3

For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients' critical business challenges by leveraging cutting edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you. Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.

What You'll Do

This Program Manager will work with the KTD resources and stakeholders and 3rd party contract resources to successfully implement the multi-year NGPOS business case.

Candidates must have demonstrable Program Management experience in the successful delivery of programs in a predominantly Agile environment and using an iterative waterfall methodology, organization, leadership, and communication. The program will involve driving both business and technology project. Candidates must also have experience in delivering rollouts of hardware deployments to sites across the US.

• Coach Project Managers within the program.
• Establish and update project and program plans with actual and forecasts and manage deviations from plan and program parameters.
• Ensure all program and project requirements and/or objectives are properly documented and vigorously pursued to deliver the final product.
• Deliver to time and cost within agreed tolerances for projects/programs.
• Provide leadership for project managers and stakeholders and apply conflict resolution skills to resolve program and project issues.
• Manage program and project risk, develop mitigation plans, and escalate decisions and unresolved issues as needed.
• Create and track schedules, budget, risks and issues
• Maintain program level communications with stakeholders at multiple levels
• Work with peers to develop and drive goals, define technical specifications and detailed implementation plans for projects/programs
• Apply skills to impact program decisions
• Focus on the benefits to be realized and the outcomes to be achieved.
• Provide coordination of complex planning activities and optimize the use of resources (human and material)
• Provide for an integration of outcomes with on-going business operations
• Manage issues as they arise among the program's component projects
• Track project's contributions to the program and toward the organizations' overall benefits and work to ensure the ultimate success and acceptance of the program
• Maintain continuous alignment of program scope with strategic business objectives and make recommendations to modify the program to enhance effectiveness toward the business result or strategic intent

What You'll Need

• PMP certification or equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering large and/or complex projects and programs.
• Proven track record of delivering objectives on time and within budget.
• Ability to anticipate and manage project/program risks
• Confident, solution-oriented independent worker
• Dynamic presenter and facilitator skills
• Possess strong engagement management skills, strong business acumen, deep technical insights and with that have the ability to speak in both business and technical terms
• Experience with managing external customers and understanding of deployment lifecycles is a plus
• Expertise in applying the systems development and project management life-cycle processes involved with implementing I.T. solutions.
• Proven problem solving and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability in team motivation and delegation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate information to customers and to all levels within the organization.

What You'll Get

SDS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Optional life and disability insurance provided
• 401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharing
• Paid vacation time
• Paid Bench time
• Training allowance offering
• You'll be eligible to earn referral bonuses!