Job Description

Title: Program Manager
Location:  Remote, but need to be able to travel to Pittsburgh or Camp Hill, PA
 
Job Description: Looking for someone with less of an IT focus/specialty and more of a business process focus/specialty 

- Work with management to assemble project teams and work groups to produce deliverables required to achieve the objectives of a defined corporate program. Lead project managers and work group leaders in the development and maintenance of comprehensive plans for a defined corporate program.

- Organize, direct and coordinate cross-functional activities to focus corporate resources on the successful delivery and implementation of the desired results for a defined corporate program and/or strategic initiative.

- Work with the executive sponsor of a corporate program (VP or higher), and other management as required to achieve the objectives of a defined corporate program. Acquire detailed understanding of the business objectives for an assigned area.

- Monitor and evaluate the progress, alignment and financial “health” of a cross-functional group of projects and related activities which together, constitutes a defined corporate program. Direct corrective action as needed to maintain the viability of the program. If required - Report to the executive team/sponsor/steering committee on the progress, business impacts and strategies around the program(s).

- Assess risks that might jeopardize successful achievement of the desired results of a program, develop risk mitigation strategies and tactics, and implement risk mitigation plans.

- As needed - Partners with procurement to develop and execute strategies related to the service/asset contracts.

- As needed - Manages the vendor to the responsibilities outlined in the contract and statement of work.

- Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma / GED

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Technology Management-related area of study
• MBA or Master’s Degree in Technology Management-related area of study

EXPERIENCE

• 7 -10 years of work experience in project management or
• 7-10 years of work experience delivering business solutions using information technology
• Certification in Project Management is preferred