Program Manager
CAI
•Remote
About The Position
We are looking for a Program Manager to manage and oversee large programs from initiation to closure, ensuring delivery within defined timelines, budget, and scope. This position will be a contract and remote. Due to the specific legal and contractual requirements associated with this position, this role will be direct employment with CAI. This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship now or in the future.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field or local equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible professional-level experience
- Proven ability to manage programs from initiation to closure while meeting defined timelines, budget, and scope
- Experience in portfolio management, budgeting, and program delivery
- Proficiency with tools like Planisware and JIRA system
- Knowledge of software development methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall
Nice To Haves
- PMP or SCRUM Master certification
- Familiarity with DES PM guidelines and processes
Responsibilities
- Manage large programs from initiation to closure, collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure successful delivery within defined timelines, budget, and scope
- Develop program charters with sponsors and stakeholders, outlining scope, goals, deliverables, required resources, budgets, and timing
- Adjust program budgets as needed, working closely with sponsors
- Actively report on program plans, budgets, scopes, resources, decisions, risks, issues, and dependencies
- Present program status updates to PMO, steering committees, and major stakeholders
- Delegate tasks and responsibilities to team members and negotiate personnel acquisition with functional managers when required
- Assess program risks and issues, providing solutions where applicable
- Manage resource allocation and track project recovery per fiscal quarters
- Identify program benefits/value and ensure post-delivery realization with sponsors/stakeholders
- Contribute to process improvement through participation in PM Playbook, PM council, lessons learned, and other initiatives
- Provide program wrap-up reports and marketing slides, presenting overviews to DES leadership during project closure reviews
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k retirement account access
- paid sick leave
- other paid time off as provided by applicable law
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
