Job description
Job Reference: 9325
Is your idea of the “big picture” more of a massive billboard than a framed 8 x 10 photo? We’re seeking a Strategic Initiative Program Manager who is ready to take control of large-scale programs and applications for one of our clients in Omaha, NE.
Here’s the thing – large companies have a distinct need for help with their massive technology functions. Whether it’s SAP, a Java application, or SharePoint, these businesses require talent who can keep them up and running smoothly. If you have the breadth of knowledge it takes to work at the enterprise level, our client’s opening is waiting.
EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS JOB
- Minimum of 6-8 years’ formal program and project management experience of IT projects
- Prior experience program managing 2 or more programs simultaneously with value of over $2 million each.
- Strong analytical and consulting skills
- Previous project, program and portfolio management experience
- Previous experience managing the delivery of multiple assignments with overlapping priorities & timelines
- Previous experience working in and/or leading cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated ability to influence and effectively collaborate in team environments
- Demonstrated planning and facilitation skills
- Competency in program and project management tools
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
This role supports the Business Technology and Building Services (BTBS) Strategic Initiative (SI) and the SI Program Sponsor. The Program Manager will coordinate, manage the SI program for BTBS. This role will work closely with Business Unit (BU) leadership team to ensure SI activities are planned, coordinated, communicated and executed. This role will act as a central hub for SI work streams and activities. Accountable to collaborate with BU leadership define specific activitiesprojects, comprehensively plan, coordinate cross program dependencies, measure and report on progress. In addition, there is an expectation to coordinate and provide progress reporting to other individuals and groups leading other strategic initiatives. The Program Manager is accountable to both the SI program sponsor and the PMO Manager for successful delivery of program objectives and deliverables.
- Strategic Initiative Support: act as a central hub for SI work streams
- Act as a central point of unified planning for the SI work
- Single point of contact for SI program’s issues/risks identification and reporting
- SI program point of contact to tie into other SI
- Identify, track and coordinate cross program dependencies
- Ability to manage top tier consultants and vendors
- Strategic Initiative Monitoring: analyze BU performance against planned milestones,
- Create program reporting (e.g., status updates, reviews) and deliver presentations indicating progress reports
- Financial/Budgetary reporting on SI funding utilization
- Identify and escalate resource constraints
- Track SI activities and report and escalate when identified milestone or deliverables are at risk
- Strategic Initiative Planning: ensure SI activities are planned, coordinated, communicated and executed
- Support BU leadership with the development of comprehensive plans, business case proposals, measurements/metrics of success, and resourcing requirements
- Analyze initiative portfolio for potential conflicts in resourcing, feasibility of schedules, delivery dependencies, and other factors that may impede the successful delivery of portfolio outputs
- Monitor and track progress, modify and recommend appropriate actions to keep BU on plan for all initiatives
- Develop Communication and Change Management plans and cadence with Sponsor and Stakeholders.
- Strategic Initiative Leadership: along with sponsor provide leadership for the SI program
- Lead the Strategic Initiative which included internal/cross-functional projects or participate on teams in various capacities (SME/Support Contributor/Advisor-Consultant/Etc…).
- Provide experienced and senior leadership for the program
- Must have executive presence
- Must be able to provide updates in concise and polished form ready for presentation to senior leadership
- Utilize the most effective medium for the information you are communicating.
- Support teams and provide real time feedback and coaching
- Safety: Promotes and reinforces the development of a safety focused culture and mindset within area of accountability. Leads the development and integration of safety policies, procedures and practices applicable for assigned function(s).
- Compliance: Understands, maintains knowledge and complies with all policies, procedures, and applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. Leads the design and ensures all internal controls, policies/procedures and standard practices do not conflict with applicable compliance requirements. (As Assigned)
- Communication: Lead the effective design, delivery and reinforcement of role/functional specific communication and change management plans to ensure clarity and efficient adoption of changes to any current state working conditions (Policy, Procedure, Standards and/or Best Practices).
- Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to research, identify, and implement opportunities to enhance the operational effectiveness of assigned function(s). Accountable to foster an environment for the assigned area, workgroup or function that ensures opportunities are identified and implemented when possible.
- Fiscal Accountability: Accountable for the design and ownership of allocated budget. Ensure topics such as the development and enhancement of: talent, technology, products and services are aligned to the Business Unit’s strategic plan. Monitor and report on status of budgetary status. (Variance to Plan / Capital Expenditures / OM&A)
- Cross Functional Working Relationships (CFWR): Define, assign, and ensure adherence to all assigned/ applicable CFWR for self & assigned functions/teams. Work collaboratively with Executive and peer representatives to identify and define effective and efficient working relationships, service levels and expectations.
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM): Support Strategic Directive-15 (Enterprise Risk Management) through intentional management of each assigned ERM Risk via timely and thorough completion of ERM documentation, implementation and oversight of mitigation strategies, and monitoring of risk environment for significant changes as defined by ERM Responsibilities and Procedures.
PREFERRED
- Experience in the utility industry
- Strong working experience with strategic program Management
- Previous working experience in program management in more than one functional area of an Enterprise (Ex: IT & Finance)
- Master’s degree
- Project management certification
- Leadership Framework Profile: See Link for full description of Competencies
ABOUT BRIDGEVIEW IT
Do you remember when the first YouTube video was uploaded in 2005? We don’t, because we were too busy creating the best technology placement firm in the country. Back then, we saw how extreme the demand was for technologists. Companies needed help finding them, and technologists needed help sifting through the noise. That’s our specialty.
You have a valuable set of skills, and it’s our job to make sure you get connected with the roles, companies, and career paths that help you realize your full potential. We don’t just forward you random job descriptions; we build a real relationship to get you wherever it is you want to go. We might be based in Denver, clearly the best city on earth, but we are connected to opportunities across America that will both challenge and fulfill you. Let’s do this. Apply for the above role, or sign up for job alerts at https://bridgeviewit.com/jobalerts.
BENEFITS
- Medical: Provided by Aetna
- Dental: Provided by Aetna
- Vision: Provided by VSP
- 401K: Provided by Voya Financial – 4% match, 100% vested from start
- Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
- ADP TotalChoice: Voluntary Benefits managed by Mercer, such as the following: Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Auto Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance, Homeowners/Renters Insurance, Pet Care Coverage & Pet Insurance
- Employee Perks, ADP Personal Discounts: great discounts through thousands of vendors (Nike, Target, Home Depot, etc.)
STUFF OUR LAWYERS WANT US TO SAY
We are unable to sponsor H1B candidates at this time. Those authorized to work in the US without restriction are encouraged to apply. BridgeView IT is an equal opportunity employer.
Information
- Staffing Future LLC
- Nebraska
- Category: Engineering
- Job type: Contract
