Job Title: IT Program Manager

Job Location: Saint Louis, MO 63103

Onsite Requirements:

• Mid or sr level project mgmt or program mgmt exp
• Worked with oracle fusion and HR modules
• and/or worked with UKG system

Job Description:

• Responsible for strategic IT project and portfolio management for one business sector or department (i.e., Finance, Engineering, Operations, Business Intelligence & Technology support (Java & .net), etc.).
• IT Program Manager maintains information technology standards and long-term goals by managing staff and coordinating with Stakeholders.
• Acts as a coordinator between multiple IT projects, researches, and oversees implementation of enterprise systems.
  

Essential Functions:

• Acts as the IT relationship manager to the business area; manage and prioritize the project portfolio, providing consulting services for building business cases for new projects and facilitate business process analysis.
• Provide leadership in implementing project management best practices and methodologies.
• Manage multiple full-cycle project implementations and track performance, effectiveness, risks, and ensure quality and consistency.
• Supervise and provide personnel performance management for business analysts and development staff.
• Maintains organization's effectiveness and efficiency by participating in and supporting strategic business operating plans.
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Prepare project status reports.
• Perform special assignments as directed by supervisor.
• Prepare yearly performance appraisals of assigned staff.
• Develop and present senior management reporting on projects.
• Perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Training and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in information systems, business, or related area and 5-7 years of experience in implementing and upgrading enterprise systems required.
• Proven leadership and experience as a senior resource in the definition of system scope, gathering and documenting business requirements, technical specifications, security and capacity implications, functional configuration, testing/pilot, client user training.
• Experience collaborating with clients on business process enhancements.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple task assignments within a structured implementation methodology.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience mentoring junior staff.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• PMP certification preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of the methods and principles of program management.
• Extensive knowledge of the advantages, disadvantages, functional capabilities, and limitations of computer systems.
• Extensive knowledge of common business methods and procedures.
• Considerable skill in exercising leadership, initiative, and judgment.
• Considerable skill in interpreting complex problems and developing and implementing effective solutions.
• Considerable skill in training and leading personnel through matrix management.
• Considerable skill in reviewing and maintaining program quality control standards.
• Experience with SQL and/or other programming languages.
• Deep understanding and considerable experience with relational databases.
• Considerable skill in the use of program management and presentation tools.
• Experienced in the practice and use of program management planning and estimating tools (e.g., MS Project).
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with users and the general public.
• Experience in resolving conflict between team members.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.

• ** 3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.
• This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future. **