Program Management #023

Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of IT and business/industry work experience, with at least 3 years of leadership experience and 5 years managing projects and/or project portfolios.
• Breadth:
• Senior level management with overall responsibility for the enterprise-wide project/program management practices. Accountable for on-time, within budget and quality delivery of all IT projects/programs. Directs and mentors a team of program managers, project managers, portfolio managers and/or other project management staff. Frequently reports to a Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer or IT Chief Operating Officer.
• JOB FAMILY: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
• Job Title: Program Manager Job#: 8210
• General Characteristics
• Responsible for managing one or more highly complex or enterprise-wide IT program(s) consisting of multiple projects. Develops the program strategy, supporting business case and various enterprise-wide high-level project plans. Ensures integration of projects and adjusts project scope, timing, and budgets as needed, based on the needs of the business. Communicates with IT leadership, business leadership and IT Business Consultants to communicate program strategy, direction and changes. Responsible for delivering all projects contained in the IT project portfolio on time, within budget and meeting the strategic and business requirements. Responsible for tracking key project milestones and recommending adjustments to Project Managers. Partners with senior leadership of the business community to identify and prioritize opportunities for utilizing IT to achieve the goals of the enterprise. Must possess extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of Project Management methodologies and tools. This is a single or multiple incumbent(s) position that typically exists in a small to medium size enterprise with multiple project managers, project leaders and/or project support staff as direct reports.
• Dimensions Education:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or other related field. Or
• equivalent work experience. Project Management certification is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of IT and business/industry work experience, with at least 3 years of leadership experience and 5 years in managing projects.
• Senior level management with overall responsibility for the management of one highly complex or enterprise-wide program consisting of multiple projects. Responsible for managing all aspects of the design, development and implementation of the program. Directs and mentors a team of project managers, portfolio managers and/or other project management staff. Frequently reports to a Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer, IT Chief Operating Officer or Director, Program Management.
• Job Title: Project Manager Job#: 8220
• Responsible for overall coordination, status reporting and stability of project oriented work efforts. Establishes and implements project management processes and methodologies for the IT community to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high quality standards and meet customer expectations.
• Responsible for assembling project plans and teamwork assignments, directing and monitoring work efforts on a daily basis, identifying resource needs, performing quality review; and escalating functional, quality, timeline issues appropriately. Responsible for tracking key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources to meet the needs of customers. Coordinates communication with all areas of the enterprise that impacts the scope, budget, risk and resources of the work effort being managed. Assists Program Manager(s) in partnering with senior management of the business community to identify and prioritize opportunities for utilizing IT to achieve the goals of the enterprise. Must possess extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices and change management techniques. This is a management role with human resource management responsibilities (e.g., hiring,
• performance management). Manages one or more cross-functional projects of medium to high complexity.
• More senior role has responsibility for multiple large, complex projects with greater impact to the enterprise.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related field.
• Or equivalent work experience. Project Management certification or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum is required.
• A minimum of 7 years of IT work experience, including 4 or more years managing projects. Experience with projects in multiple technologies and functions.
• Middle level management. Works under general direction of senior level management. Responsible for the management of one or more medium to large-sized, moderately to highly complex projects. Typically manages and mentors project leaders and project management staff.
• Job Title: Project Leader Job#: 8230
• Responsible for assembling project plans and teamwork assignments, directing and monitoring work efforts on a daily basis, identifying resource needs, performing quality review; and escalating functional, quality, timeline issues appropriately. Responsible for tracking key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources to meet the needs of customers. Coordinates communication with all areas of the enterprise that impacts the scope, budget, risk, and resources of the work effort being managed. Assists Project Manager(s) and/or Program Manager(s) in identifying
• and prioritizing opportunities for utilizing IT to achieve the goals of the enterprise. Must possess advanced knowledge and proficiency in the use of project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices and change management techniques. This is an individual contributor role without human resource management responsibilities (e.g., hiring, performance management). Manages one or more projects of medium to high complexity. More senior role has responsibility for large, complex, cross-functional or multiple projects with greater impact to the enterprise.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of IT work experience, including 2 or more years managing projects.
• A minimum of 3 years of project support/management experience.
• 7 years of IT work experience including managing team(s) responsible for staffing, training and development and resource management.
• Middle level management. Works under general direction of senior level management. Typically manages and mentors supervisors, project leads and/or technical staff. Works on multiple, complex issues/projects as a technical leader and the subject matter expert. Frequently reports to a corporate human resource executive, Chief Information Officer, IT Chief Operating Officer, Chief Technology Officer or Director, Program Management.