Sr. It Program Manager

Under general supervision of either a department manager or director, the Senior IT Program Manager oversees multiple Enterprise Information Technology projects as a program manager, discipline lead, and/or coordinator for various technology-related projects. In addition to having responsibility for all aspects of the project over the entire project life (initiate, plan, execute, control, close), the Senior IT Program Manager is responsible for assembling project teams, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedules to ensure timely completion of assigned IT-focused projects. The Senior IT Program Manager must be familiar with Enterprise Information System Corporate functions as well as the role and function of IT services to effectively coordinate the activities of the team. They monitor and control financial and risk plans and work closely with the user experience and design team to manage the program related to redesign for intranet and dotcom.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Coordinates with procurement to solicit external materials and services as required for project deliverables, including stewarding purchase orders and contracts, paying invoices, and interfacing with Storeroom personnel.
• Stewards project to ensure project objectives regarding safety, schedule, budget, scope, code compliance, environmental compliance, and quality are met through metrics and benchmarking.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Negotiates with vendors and contractors regarding work scope changes and ensures that all contract commitments are completed on time per the scope of work and technical specifications.
• Develops documentation of business processes within applicable divisions.
• Coordinates the development of conceptual and detailed designs.
• Develops procurement and technical specifications for vendor and contractor services.
• Coordinates project teams’ activities in conjunction with field operations for quality assurance.
• Interfaces with appropriate management levels, including senior management, to gain necessary approvals and manage risk in accordance with corporate governance.
• Effectively communicates issues and recommends strategies and tactics.
• Performs an analysis of project data; generates reports and data.
• Develops, reviews, and monitors testing procedures.
• Reviews and approves design documents and drawings for contract and industry code compliance, company standards, and practices.
• Plans and monitors ongoing design and construction activities for contract and industry code compliance, QA/QC program compliance, schedule performance, and quality workmanship for multiple craft disciplines.
• Develops solutions to critical business issues and presents alternatives. Develops and submits business cases and/or project justifications for projects.
• Manages the planning, design, and construction of multiple capital and/or O&M projects (e.g., modifications/additions to facilities and infrastructure) under supervision.
• Ensures the integration of sound project management principles and practices into all projects.
• Facilitates teams, including team chartering, group problem-solving, and/or process improvement work.
• Develops detailed project plans and ensures project scopes, team responsibilities, milestone dates, and the procurement strategy are clearly stated for all assigned projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Recommends and leads process improvements to existing Project Management processes and procedures.
• Ability to determine a project schedule’s critical paths and amount of float.
• Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of Project Management methodologies, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the management of projects and assignments.
• Ability to handle complex assignments with minimum supervision.
• Applies judgment and makes independent recommendations and/or decisions that may affect the section, department, and/or division.
• Manages the planning, design, and construction of multiple capital and/or O&M projects under general supervision.

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Project Management Professional