JFS-Program Manager 3

**Will be required to be onsite at 35 East Chestnut Columbus OH 2days/week

The candidate will be supporting The Ohio Department of Children andYouth Office of Information Technology.

DaytoDay Responsibilities would include:

Organizes manages and directs project team tasks and assuresthe proper application of PMO standards tools and methodologies in projectwork.

Develops the project plan.

Supervises and manages the project Stakeholders the project teamand project communications.

Manages project risks issues and changes.

Oversees and manages the project schedule and project budget.

Manages conflicts and ensures successful project delivery.

The ideal candidate would have the technical qualifications specifiedbelow:

Responsible for the development of estimates for the enhancementor development effort in planning analysis design construction testing andimplementation.

Adjust and revise estimates when necessary.

Ensure all changes to scope follow processes and are documented.

Ensure new estimates are approved by the client and agreed upon.

Adjust and revise estimates when necessary.

Monitor project milestones and phases to ensure the project is onschedule.

Prepares status reports on a periodic basis for program teamteam leads group leads and program manager and appropriate stakeholders.

Develop the detailed program plan for the enhancement ordevelopment effort.

Accountable for the final program management evaluation reviewwith stakeholders for approval upon program completion.

Responsible to tailor and baseline all program templates.

Accountable to schedule or monitor status reviews peer reviewsprogram management inspections and software quality assurance work product andprocess reviews with the appropriate designated resources.

Notify team leads of project timelines milestones phases workrequests target dates and approved executable work package.

Coordinate and present proposals to agencies as necessary.

Analyze and distribute reports on program metrics associated withwork items related to improvement measures.

Ensure processes and activities are followed.

Accountable for the approval and signoff of the program planwith customer representatives such as portfolio managers and all affectedprogram stakeholders.

Accountable for management of scope for the program and gainingagreement and approval of scope changes with customer representatives andaffected stakeholders.

Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders andcustomer representatives.

Direct work planning and scheduling design work.

Coordinate and present proposals to agencies as necessary.

Identify and manage program risk and develop risk mitigationstrategies track to closure.

Ensure team leads adjust and revise estimates when necessary.

Anticipate issues and proactively address them. Resolve conflictswith sensitivity and tact.

Coordinate the establishment of program standards and programspecific procedures with team leads.

Responsible for project compliance with standards and procedures.

Responsible for the capture and reporting of required programmanagement metrics.

Responsible to tailor and baseline all program templates.

Develop and facilitate achievement of program service commitmentsand performance metrics.

Ensure that tasks provide value and support the strategicdirection of the program and meet service commitments conduct reviews withagencies.

Accountable for the final program management evaluation reviewwith stakeholders for approval upon program completion.

Communicate effectively with customers and software / hardwaresuppliers supporting the State as appropriate.

Identify and track issues.

Balance workload with program members capacity.

Plan program specific training and orientation needs.

Required/Desired Skills Skill Required /Desired Amount of required Experience in yrs Candidate Experience Experience developing project plans inclusive of project scope requirements timelines and/or other project controls to ensure project success. Required 8 Must have vendor management experience Required 8 Leverages gained institutional knowledge to help advance project activities Required 8 Must have ability to be tactful yet assertive. Strong collaboration and negotiation skills Required 8 Ability to develop strong client and working relationships with the team. Required 8 Experience working with government agencies is a plus Required 8 Microsoft Excel Required 8 Visio Required 8 Must have strong communication skills; both written and spoken Required 8 Must have ability to work in a team environment. Required 8 Questions No. Question Candidate Answer Question1 desired 4year college degree or equivalent technical study. Question2 desired ITIL 4 certification Scrum Master.