Lead Program Manager

Berkeley Heights, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Lead Program Manager

Location: Berkley Heights NJ- Onsite role

Duration Long Term Contract

Type: Contract W2

Experience: 15 Years

Summary of Position:

Seeking an experienced Lead Program Manager to oversee multiple programs and projects ensuring strategic alignment efficient execution and delivery of business outcomes. The successful candidate will lead cross functional teams drive program strategy represent steering committee and foster collaboration to achieve end client and organizational objectives and goals.

Candidate should be able to harvest client relationship and span across areas like program planning management operations overseeing all workstreams/ diverse project teams for the overall functioning of the Program.

Overall IT experience of 15 years. Of which at-least 10 years of experience in Banking and Financial Industry with good exposure to cards domain. Good communication English and excellent interpersonal skills to be able to manage diverse teams.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Will be responsible for planning organizing and managing the diverse project teams through the Agile/ Hybrid project
Responsible for tracking project status progress KPIs
Continuous monitoring of Program Status and follow-up with the respective leads on the status
Coordinate across teams to develop plans goals procedures to ensure the processes are streamlined throughout the project lifecycle
Create Project Charters Project Plans
Resource Management
Support and Create reports for the Delivery Leads
Analyze Risks Issues Actions and Dependencies; Be proficient in Risk Management
Produce high-quality outcomes by maintaining transparency across the project
Understanding customer accounts and identifying untapped opportunities
Follow-up clients Communications leadership meetings
Facilitate group collaboration for alignment/ informed decision-making
Involved in budgeting procedures
Develop and maintain Delivery forecast and pipeline.
Record and track Delivery metrics Stakeholder meeting
Manage the Customer Expectations and be attentive to detail
Responsible for providing ongoing project level governance throughput the project execution
Organize and oversee statement of work requirements RFP responses through selection/ acquisition
Must adhere to Client project management practices and governance requirements
Ensure Delivery adherence by being transparent on communications related to meeting deadlines/ issues/ risks
Collaborate with Clients and address significant issues by facilitating communication between the key stakeholders teams and leadership to ensure clarity/alignment
Oversee Change Management
Be adaptable to switch between the roles of playing supportive controlling and/ centralized PMO
Work with operations (hiring HR others ) to ensure smooth resource ramp-up as per client needs
Establish PMO structure to monitor and govern our deliverables for client.
Manage/ Control the Risks; Handle Reporting/Metrics

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

15 years of overall IT experience with preference in Cards/ Financial Domain
Strong Leadership skills with knowledge of project management
Excellent Time Management and Financial Management
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Ability to plan in a rapidly changing environment and provide guidance as required
Strong understanding of SDLC models and good knowledge of both Waterfall and Agile Project Management Principles
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate complex issues to multiple audience
Communicate timelines and expectations to Technical and Business Staff
Should be proficient in PM Tools such as Microsoft Project Jira Jira board Confluence MS Office etc
Certification in program management (e.g. PMP PgMP) preferred.

About Next Gen Software Solutions LLC:

Next Gen Software Solutions is a trusted provider of IT Staffing and consulting services dedicated to empowering businesses with cutting-edge technology solutions and exceptional talent. We specialize in delivering tailored IT consulting services innovative software solutions and connecting businesses with highly skilled IT professionals. Founded and led by a dedicated U.S. Army solider Next Gen Software Solutions is deeply rooted in the core values of integrity discipline commitment and experience-principles that guide every aspect of our operations.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Next Gen Software Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees and applicants are treated respect and dignity. We do not discriminate based on race colour religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age genetic information veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal state or local laws.

Job Title: Lead Program Manager Location: Berkley Heights NJ- Onsite role Duration Long Term Contract Type: Contract W2 Experience: 15 Years Summary of Position: Seeking an experienced Lead Program Manager to oversee multiple programs and projects ensuring strategic alignment efficient execution...