Project Program Manager Two Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

IT project manager
long term
Interview Process

• Round 1: TEAMS interview.

The main function of an IT project/program manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
Job Responsibilities:
• Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
• Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
• Evaluate proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements.
• Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.
• Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.
Skills:
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Strong knowledge of project/program management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and execution methods.
• Strong knowledge of software development platforms and cloud services such as AWS
• Strong knowledge of Agile and Software Development Lifecycle
• Strong knowledge of software test lifecycle and techniques
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required. MBA or other related advanced degree preferred.
• PMI or PMP certification preferred.
• 8-10 years experience required.
Story Behind the Need - Business Group & Key Projects
• Position's Contributions to Work Group
• Team culture
• Surrounding team & key projects
• Purpose of this team
• Reason for the request Position's Contributions to Work Group:
- Manage delivery of the Platform features and capabilities, provide support to the multiple development/scrum teams, interface with technical staff and management, business resources.
- Provide leadership and mentor less experienced Digital Project Managers.
- Manage delivery of group of related projects that delivers a common program goal in line with Digital Strategy.
Reason/motivation for request:
- Backfill
Typical Day in the Role
• Typical task breakdown and rhythm
• Interaction level with team
• Work environment description Typical task breakdown:
- The program manager is accountable for ensuring successful completion of projects, on-time, within budget, and error-free. The principal responsibility of the Program Manager is to manage the planning and execution of various project deliverables. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the project charter, communications, metrics, reporting, and the overall program plan (highlighting dependencies between various projects under the same program) and budget.
- The Program Manager will:
o Use knowledge of cloud based Platforms and digital processes and business acumen to guide cross-functional teams in the execution of projects.
o Manage multiple projects concurrently.
o Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Caterpillar Inc.; its products and services; its internal systems, processes, and procedures; and its relevant external influences (competitors, laws and regulations, market conditions, etc.) to meet or exceed customer expectations.
o Serve as the principal communicator with clients and internal stakeholders regarding project status.
o Identify and manage risks and issues
o Define program scope with program success indicators to reap benefits of the program within a defined timeframe.
o Use Agile or Waterfall program management methodology as relevant to the program execution. Follow latest industry execution practices and processes (e.g, DevOps, Continuous Integration
o Continuous Delivery) for highest velocity and innovation.
o Prioritize program requirements working with Product Owner or other stakeholders.
o Write communication plan and stakeholder management plan for the program. Develop stakeholder register, analyze positive and negative stakeholders, and manage the expectation of stakeholders across the program.
o Provide regularly update to Business stakeholders and consumers of program deliverables.
o Create and manage dependencies across all active projects. Collaborate across the program to leverage diverse thoughts and ideas.
o Log and review program risks with stakeholders and take timely action to mitigate or eliminate risks.
o Evaluate team members of the program organization and look to add required resources or train resources to improve IT skills for the benefit of the digital program.
o Mentor project managers for success delivery of the program.
o Create rough order of magnitude of program budget, track actuals, and do quarterly forecast of spend throughout the life of the program.
o Radiate program status using a visual tool. Document all program related artifacts including lessons learned, on an easily accessible and shared environment.
o Be an advocate of the digital program and market it for a successful adoption.
Interaction with team:
- Working with global teams
Work environment:
Candidate Requirements
• Years of experience required
• Degrees or certifications required
• Disqualifiers
• Performance indicators Education & Experience Required:
(Required)
- 4 year degree required - Information systems, computer science or related field plus 8+ years professional exp
- Master's degree with 5+ years exp also acceptable
- Experience working with large programs or enterprise organizations
(Desired)
- Familiarity and prior experience with leading cross-organizational system testing teams
Technical Skills
(Required)
- 5+ years exp with Agile Project management
- Technical education/ background in developmental engineering management.
- Knowledge of MS Azure DevOps
- Experience managing software development projects/programs focused on programs in large matrix organizations.
(Desired)
- Scrum master certifications
- Familiarity with Application Development life cycle
- Familiarity with manual and automation techniques for system testing
- WS Cloud certifications
Soft Skills
(Required)
- dvanced human relations skills are needed for a cooperative working relationship with others inside and outside the department
- bility to drive issues to resolution
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with all levels in the organization
Disqualifiers/Red Flags:
- Choppy tenure
- If candidate is not local but open to relocation on their own dime please make sure that is clear on resume or they will be DQ.