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.
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