Program Manager (Hybrid Project Management Environment) - Traditional / Agile Project Management, Scrum, Agile, Kanban, It, Sdlc, Azure Devops, Hybrid Agile Framework

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*** REMOTE – Long Term Contract – Local Candidates preferred or candidates should be located within 3 hours drive to Harrisburg, PA ***

Urgent Job Opening – Program Manager (HYBRID Project Management environment) needed with Traditional / AGILE Project Management, SCRUM, Kanban, IT project management, Scrum / Agile practice and framework, AZURE DevOps, HYBRID Agile framework --- *** REMOTE – Long Term Contract – Local Candidates preferred or candidates should be located within 3 hours drive to Harrisburg, PA ***

CEDC is looking for an experienced and motivated Program Manager (HYBRID Project Management environment) whose responsibility is to oversee and/or supervise the activities of professionals that are engaged in multiple diverse IT projects for PDA.

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JOB DESCRIPTION / REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE – ALL SKILLS ARE MUST

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This position reports to the Portfolio Director for the Delivery Center.

This role emphasizes the need for top-notch business management skills and technical know-how. As our Delivery Center is a HYBRID Project Management environment, ideal candidates should also have strong experience in overseeing a wide range of activities and initiatives that are managed by traditional project managers who are also serving as Scrum Masters on SCRUM Teams.

• Required: Advanced knowledge of the full life cycle of product development and a solid background in IT project management, specifically in a Scrum / Agile framework.
• Use knowledge of AGILE practices and frameworks (in particular, Scrum and Kanban) to support and serve the AGILE teams in the Delivery Center.
• Relevant work experience in a similar role.
• Preferred: 5+ years of experience in utilizing Azure DevOps for project related activities.
• Motivate, support, and hold project managers accountable so their teams can successfully manage and deliver quality products in line with the Delivery Center’s HYBRID Agile framework.
• Communicate frequently with project managers to be well informed of the progress of each individual project, providing necessary updates and feedbacks with regards to changes or adjustments in general objectives or re-prioritizing.
• Required: Strong leadership qualities with the ability to motivate teams to complete tasks. This position is expected to execute its role with minimal interaction with senior manager.
• Ensure compliance with SDLC policies and procedures.
• Ensure that activities that lead to the attainment of the Agency’s general objective(s) are always well prioritized.
• Required: 5+ years of experience in utilizing AGILE Project Management methodologies.
• Required: 5+ years of professional experience managing large and complex technology projects with cross-functional, matrix staff with high integration across multiple lines of business and technical disciplines.
• Required: Ability to prioritize and display a high level of adaptability/flexibility while handling job responsibilities.
• Work closely with Agency Business Relationship Managers, Executive staff, and Delivery Center management to ensure clear communication is provided regarding project portfolio health and status.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in IT, preferably with a major in information technology, computer science, management information systems or a related field. A bachelor’s degree in business administration could also offer a competitive edge.
• Work together with Portfolio Director to organize and set an all-encompassing strategy that covers a group of projects that are normally inter-related.
• Ensure that the different project managers know and understand the Agency’s general objective(s) and how each separate project execution aligns to those overarching goals.
• Required: Ability to make sound independent decisions.
• Required: Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate at all levels of an organization, including Executive staff.
• Required: Strong oral and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate fluently and clearly.
• Required: 5+ years of experience as a Program Manager (HYBRID Project Management environment).
• Ensure the upkeep and accuracy of the portfolio of projects in the Commonwealth’s project portfolio management system (Daptiv) to include project status, health (scope, schedule, budget), and timekeeping data.
• Monitor project managers and ensure that their performance results in a smooth coordination of projects under his/her supervision, in line with the Agency’s general objectives.
• Provide and deliver reports, presentations, and statuses to all levels of management within the Delivery Center and our customer Agencies.
• Required: Ability and experience in presenting status reports and recommended actions to senior managers.
• Required: Effective coordinating and organizational abilities.
• Commonwealth / State projects – is a Big PLUS.
• Make sure that the result of each project is in line with the general objective(s) of the Agency and that the activities of the different project teams collectively are working towards achieving that common purpose.
• Make sure that the different project teams have the necessary and/or required resources they need to deliver their individual projects on time and within budget.

Regards,

Suresh,

Recruiting Manager,

Linga Tech Inc,

Ph: 717-856-8189,

Email: [email protected],

Webste: www.lingatech.com