IT Project Manager/Program Manager
Company: Skiltrek
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: May 23, 2023
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Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
Skiltrek is seeking an experienced Senior IT Project
Manager/Program Manager to plan and manage complex IT projects with
multiple parallel work-streams and technical teams (internal +
outsourced).
This role will work closely with the Transformation Office,
including the Chief Strategy Officer and those that report to them.
The Transformation Office essentially works to bring more students
to their institutions and increase revenue. They will also work
alongside IT functions to see how things are being delivered. This
team keeps a handle on all programs and does everything in an Agile
fashion.
Project execution supports key business objectives, ongoing
operations, and may cross business segments. The individual in this
role will have a track record of project delivery success and will
apply proven communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
to help communicate, organize and manage information technology
projects to maximize the benefits for our stakeholders and business
segment customers.
Given the strategic importance of the anticipated scope of the
projects, stakeholder management within IT and with our business
leaders will be critical to project success. Another key outcome of
this project will be a refresh of our project delivery standards
and expectations as it will reset the bar for project delivery
excellence.
* Collaboration:
o Drive collaboration across teams and departments.
o Address issues upfront, define alternative solutions, resolve
conflict and create lasting, productive partnerships with
customers.
o Recommend resources and organizational structure to promote
collaborative efforts.
* Project Delivery:
o Deliver projects on time and within budget.
o Share accountability and full ownership with technical lead to
ensure project success.
o Recommend changes to project phases as needed to address
challenges in meeting original project scope.
o Communicate with senior management regarding project obstacles
and propose changes to project team makeup and scope in effort to
continue progress towards deliverables.
* Communication:
o Convey goals and objectives to project team members in a clear
and compelling manner.
o Produce timely, concise project status reports that clearly
articulate project health.
o Ensure that risks, issues and decisions are clearly communicated
to team members and stakeholders.
o Ensure and promote open communication on the project teams.
o Tactfully and candidly address situations to maximize opportunity
and minimize exposure to risk.
* Change Management:
o Recognize the impact corporate culture has on the success of
projects and know how to effectively work within the organization
to achieve project objectives.
o Remain abreast of how projects align with overall short and long
term goals.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
* 8-10+ years of IT Project/Program Management experience (must
come from IT background!)
* Extensively follows Agile methodology (Scrum, Kanban) experience
-- everything is defined and executed through IT in an Agile
fashion
* Jira and ADO (Azure DevOps)
* Microsoft Excel -- Pivots Tables, vLookups, write formulas, Data
manipulation
* Microsoft PowerPoint -- ability to put together solid decks of
their own works and speak to it -- must have detail
* Impeccable communication -- ability to communicate/present to
C-Level execs and work with cross-functional teams to roll up their
sleeves and get projects done
* Lead complex projects involving multiple departments that have
significant impact on business productivity and operations.
* Independently manage timelines, resources, budget and
implementation efforts.
DESIRED SKILLS
GCP Cloud
Keywords: Skiltrek, Downers Grove , IT Project Manager/Program Manager, Executive , Downers Grove, Illinois
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