IT Program Director (Onsite)
IT Program Director (Onsite)
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Position: IT Program Director (Onsite)
Location: Columbia MD
Job Type: Full-time
Job Description:
We are seeking a seasoned IT Program Director to lead complex IT programs and strategic client engagements. The ideal candidate will drive business growth through strong stakeholder relationships oversee end-to-end solution delivery proactively resolve organizational and project-level issues and ensure successful execution of initiatives within scope time and budget.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Engagement & Relationship Management:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients and stakeholders.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities through proactive client engagement.
- Understand client needs and align IT solutions to meet strategic business goals.
- Program & Project Leadership
- Oversee the planning execution and delivery of large-scale IT programs across multiple domains.
- Ensure program objectives are aligned with organizational goals and customer expectations.
- Monitor program performance risks and dependencies to ensure successful outcomes.
People Management & Issue Resolution:
- Lead cross-functional teams and foster a high-performance culture.
- Proactively identify and resolve personnel issues that impact project execution or team morale.
- Mentor and develop project managers team leads and other staff.
Financial & Budget Oversight:
- Manage program budgets financial forecasts and cost optimization efforts.
- Ensure adherence to financial targets including profitability and ROI.
- Address and resolve budgetary issues in collaboration with finance and delivery teams.
Solution Management & Delivery:
- Guide the design implementation and delivery of scalable and secure IT solutions.
- Work with enterprise architects technical leads and business analysts to align solution architecture with client needs.
- Ensure compliance with quality security and regulatory standards.
Strategic Planning & Bid Support:
- Contribute to RFP/RFI responses program proposals and strategic bids.
- Assist sales and business development teams in technical planning and effort estimation.
- Support contract negotiations and scope definition.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology Business or related field; Masters preferred.
- 15 years of progressive experience in IT program management client delivery and team leadership.
- Proven success in managing complex multi-million-dollar IT programs.
- Strong understanding of enterprise IT solutions architecture and delivery methodologies (Agile Waterfall Hybrid).
- Excellent communication stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
- Financial acumen with experience in managing large-scale budgets and forecasts.
- Experience in pre-sales proposal development and client presentations is a plus.
- PMP PgMP or equivalent certification is preferred.
Employment Type
Full-time
