Application Program Manager

MATRIX SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGIES INC

1d•$85,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

The Application Program Manager will be responsible for developing an understanding of the business environment to make informed decisions and drive results for LADOTD modernization. This role involves defining program goals and objectives, developing project plans and schedules, leading cross-functional teams, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with LADOTD and State standards. The position also includes providing day-to-day support for ongoing processes, conducting ongoing evaluation and improvements for processes, and providing data analysis support for the agency’s workload demands. The manager will also be responsible for managing risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies, communicating project status and progress to stakeholders, and collaborating with stakeholders and teams to ensure program and project goals are met. Ensuring compliance with program management processes and standards, and providing ongoing evaluation and improvements for program management processes and practices are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

Ten (10) plus years of experience in Program or project management, preferably application development
IT strategy, infrastructure design, and operational support for multi-site organizations
Business continuity planning and application migration
Application and process modernization
Strong understanding of data management principles and practices.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience presenting to senior management and stakeholders.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Experience with Agile development methodologies

Nice To Haves

Experience with change management and process improvement methodologies.
Familiarity with cloud platforms and data management technologies

Responsibilities

Develop understanding of the business environment and use that understanding to make informed decisions and drive results.
Define program goals and objectives for LADOTD modernization.
Develop project plans and schedules, including resource allocation, timelines, and budgets.
Lead cross-functional teams to deliver programs and projects on time and within budget.
Manage risks and communicate project status.
Ensure compliance with LADOTD and State standards.
Provide day-to-day support for ongoing processes.
Conduct ongoing evaluation and improvements for processes, providing data analysis support for the agency’s workload demands.
Manage risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies as needed.
Communicate project status and progress to stakeholders, including senior management.
Collaborate with stakeholders and teams to ensure program and project goals are met.
Ensure compliance with program management processes and standards.
Provide ongoing evaluation and improvements for program management processes and practices.
Provide day-to-day support for ongoing processes.