Role : Program Manager
Duration : 6 Months Contract
Location : Saint Paul, MN 55101 Hybrid (1 day a week)
Local candidates are highly desired and will be given first preference
Prior state experience is desired
Job description :
- Develop comprehensive program, portfolio, and project plans using Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid delivery methodologies.
- Define scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines.
- Apply extensive vendor management experience to ensure delivery of contractual scope within agreed upon constraints.
- Leverage experience to actively manage testing activities and resources to ensure unit, performance, functionality, and user testing objectives are met.
- Utilize departmental tools for program and project management, tracking, and reporting.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED AND nine (9) years of experience managing multiple IT and business projectsNote : Highest completed degree in the following majors : Computer Science, Business Management, or Project Management will count towards the minimum nine (9) years of required work experience.
Associates degree counts as two years of experience
Bachelor's degree or higher counts as four years of experienceTwo (2) or more years in a lead role that required collaboration across multiple divisions with stakeholders from varying organizational levels.Active PMP or PgMP CertificationActive CSM or SAFe Certification2 years' experience with MS Project1 years' experience with Azure Dev Ops or JiraDesired Skills
Experience program managing large, complex SaaS vendor implementationsExperience program managing transit initiativesExceptional soft skills and emotional intelligence to navigate at multiple levels across the organizationStrong communication and collaboration skillsProven track record of delivering large initiatives within challenging constraintsExperience with PPM Tools