Program Manager

The Opportunity

Cordova is seeking a strategic and highly experienced IT Program Manager to lead our clients most critical technology initiatives. This role is designed for a leader who excels at orchestrating complex projects that involve both custom software development and Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) solution implementations.

As the primary architect of program delivery you will align large-scale IT efforts with corporate strategy manage intricate cross-functional dependencies and lead multiple Agile teams to deliver measurable business value. We are looking for a candidate who can navigate the complexities of vendor relationships executive stakeholder management and financial oversight with precision.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Strategic Delivery

• End-to-End Oversight: Manage the full lifecycle of large-scale IT programs from initial concept through post-implementation review.

• Roadmap Development: Translate high-level strategic objectives into actionable program roadmaps release plans and tangible milestones.

• Agile Synchronization: Coordinate delivery across multiple Agile teams ensuring the synchronization of sprint goals program increments and shared dependencies.

Stakeholder & Governance Management

• Executive Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for business sponsors technology leaders and external vendors; lead steering committee updates and provide strategic recommendations.

• Risk & Impediment Mitigation: Proactively identify and track risks across the program portfolio implementing robust mitigation strategies.

• Governance & Standards: Ensure all initiatives comply with company standards security protocols and industry best practices.

Financial & Performance Oversight

• Budgetary Control: Develop and manage program budgets forecasts and resource allocations to ensure fiscal responsibility.

• Metrics & KPIs: Track and analyze program health using metrics such as velocity burn-down charts and cycle time to optimize value delivery.

• Vendor Coordination: Manage third-party vendor relationships ensuring contractual obligations and service-level agreements (SLAs) are met.

The Ideal Candidate

Experience & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science Business or a related field (Masters preferred).

• Tenure: 7 years of IT program/project management experience with at least 3 years specifically in Agile environments.

• Proven Success: A track record of leading large-scale initiatives involving both custom development and COTS integrations.

• Domain Expertise: Experience in insurance or financial services is highly desirable.

• Certifications: PMP or PgMP certification is strongly preferred.

Core Competencies

• Agile Mastery: Strong knowledge of Scrum Kanban and scaled Agile practices.

• Leadership: Ability to foster a culture of accountability transparency and continuous improvement.

• Negotiation: Exceptional communication and conflict resolution skills particularly when managing complex vendor contracts and stakeholder expectations.

Required Experience:

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