IT Program/Project Manager

YAGEO Jobs • Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About The Position

YAGEO Group / KEMET is hiring an IT Program/Project Manager in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The role works with stakeholders to plan and manage strategic IT projects, communicate project status and activities, track budgets, and identify and mitigate risks while resolving issues. It focuses on project-level IT coordination, technical project management methodologies, and delivery of defined IT projects. The position has no supervisory responsibility or responsibility for setting the strategic direction of an IT department. Domestic and international travel are each 12%.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field, plus five years of experience as a Program Manager, Project Manager, or in a related role; alternatively, seven years of stated experience with no degree.
• PMP or Certified ScrumMaster certification, or completion of a preparation course.
• Five years of progressive experience in project management and IT software development.
• Experience using portfolio and project management tools such as CA PPM (Clarity), ServiceNow, JIRA, Microsoft Project Server, or DevOps.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Visio, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with collaborative project management tools such as MS Teams, Teams Planner, SharePoint, and Project Online.
• Experience managing large projects with budgets of multiple millions or more from inception through successful implementation.
• Experience working with on-site, offshore, and remote team members.
• Experience with waterfall, Agile, or hybrid project life-cycle methodologies.
• Experience setting and managing expectations for scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality.
• Experience organizing and controlling project governance, including defining roles and relationships among groups involved in projects.
• Experience facilitating team meetings and managing and resolving conflicts to support team collaboration and performance.
• Knowledge of financial principles, including business case justification, total cost of ownership, capital and operating expenses, and return on investment.
• IT software development life-cycle knowledge.
• Matrix management experience, team leadership to expedite progress and resolve conflicts, and business systems or business process analysis experience.
• Experience using project management software tools for project plans, portfolio management, and document sharing.

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to plan and manage strategic projects; communicate status and activities, track budgets, identify and mitigate risks, and resolve issues.
• Develop and streamline PMO processes for scalability.
• Bring forward ideas that add value for customers, PMO team members, and the organization.
• Establish and integrate PMO measures, metrics, thresholds, and targets aligned with business strategies.
• Manage multiple enterprise projects from initiation through successful completion.
• Manage project scope and deliverables within project timelines.
• Create and manage project plans in accordance with project life-cycle best practices.
• Coordinate project communications and reporting across stakeholder groups and tracking tools.
• Facilitate project meetings with stakeholders at various levels.
• Manage project budgets, including capital and expense tracking and invoice review and approval.
• Manage vendors and third-party resources against Statement of Work deliverables and responsibilities.
• Address project issues by selecting courses of action that account for constraints and objectives and maintain progress.
• Tailor project management frameworks and processes to project needs while adhering to management controls.
• Build alliances with other departments and organizations to gain project commitment.
• Identify and manage dependencies with other projects, enhancements, and production support activities.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement of PMO methodologies, tools, and best practices.

Benefits

• Collaborative work environment that values innovation and teamwork.
• Inclusive company culture built on respect, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Career growth opportunities with access to training and mentorship.
• Work–life balance support through flexible practices and employee wellness initiatives.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, retirement, and employee programs.
• Opportunity to contribute to sustainable solutions and industry-leading technologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level