Program Manager - Commercial Services

Job Description:

You’ll be responsible for the management of large, complex programs spanning multiple IT and/or business departments. You will support the initiation, planning, execution, and finalizing of programs and/or projects according to deadlines and budget, which includes coordinating the efforts of team members, contractors, and third-party vendors.

Position Responsibilities:

A successful Program Manager will:

• Create a roadmap/plan for multiple related work efforts which roll up into a program-level plan to manage cross-functional teams and project dependencies, milestones, and deliverables.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Proactively perform risk management and identify issues across functions and inter-dependent efforts.
• Effectively facilitate meetings with large audiences and/or broad/complex topics.
• Confidently liaise with program stakeholders at varying levels of the organization, manage expectations, and provide program-level status via strategic dialog, presentations, and written communications.
• Monitor project financials and recommend budget changes where necessary.
• Provide oversight across multiple projects to identify and resolve conflicts, resource constraints, and clear critical path
• The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

Experience And Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer information systems, project management, or related fields.
• 7 years direct work experience in a project management capacity including all aspects from project initiation through execution and delivery.

Preferred Skills:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification desired.
• Experience with Hospitality.
• Knowledge of Project Management Tools; Smartsheet preferred.
• Agile delivery/project management-related experience on IT projects.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Efficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 

Education:  

• Bachelor’s degree in computer information systems, project management, or related fields.

Salary/Rate: $50-$70/HR (depends on experience level). This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week.