IT Program Manager

MSP•Jersey City, NJ

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Genesis10 is seeking a Network Readiness Delivery Lead for a hybrid position with a Global Financial Institution in Jersey City, NJ. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity. The role is a key stakeholder in the Network Product Architecture Review Board, responsible for the operational readiness of new network products before deployment. The successful candidate will communicate work objectives, coordinate delivery, manage risks, and ensure compliance for all new network services. This position involves direct interaction with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and various technical teams, with a hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of 3 days onsite per week.

Requirements

Self-starter with leadership & ownership qualities; self-directed and is accountable
Understands network-based technologies and demonstrates competency in technical terminology
Experience with release and deployment or operational readiness of network technologies; Including but not limited to WAN, LAN, MAN, Optical Core, Firewall, Proxy/Threat prevention, Load Balancing, DDI, and AAA
Strong analytical, organizational, and detail-oriented skills
Ability to handle complex and ambiguous situations in an independent manner
Experience with JIRA and Confluence
Experience with Agile framework & SCRUM ceremonies
Excellent client interfacing skills, strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with all levels of management
Experience operating with colleagues across different time zones with a flexible approach to working hours
Background in Financial Cyber Security and Project Management

Nice To Haves

Strong technical acumen
Ability to partner with others for the good of the initiative
Experience required in Networking-related disciplines in design, operate and implementation services
Experience working in an Agile environment
Experience in Financial Services (Insurance, Banking, Investment banking) is a plus
Has participated in design, implementation, or operations of major IT projects

Responsibilities

Coordinate and facilitate routines to support delivery of new services and technologies across multiple teams
Facilitate dependency management/risk management/impediment removal for the defined deliverables
Ensure that execution is aligned with deliverable requirements by working with the sponsor/stakeholders
Ensure deliverables comply with Network & Enterprise Standards
Support and manage operational readiness activities and product introductions for cross-functional support teams across all Network technologies globally
Collaborate with consulting service vendors, managed service providers and internal partners to develop and transition new product introductions
Responsible for efficiency improvements by driving processes, adherence to standards, and continual process review
Manage a large portfolio of strategic and tactical projects with operational accountability for product governance, operational support model development, business case support, risk analysis, technical/architectural assessment, and knowledge management
Assemble professional documents based on existing templates and provide accurate work descriptions with assumptions and caveats

Benefits

Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)