Title: IT Program Director
Location: RemoteDuration: Direct HireCompensation: $155,000 - 160,000/year. Work Requirements: , Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Job Summary

The Director, IT Program Management is directly responsible for planning and delivering world-class enterprise technology solutions necessary to achieve business initiatives as defined by senior leadership. The Director is responsible to set the static direction for the IT landscape. They are responsible for providing strategic project planning and management for established IT programs and initiatives within the organization. The Director will use their industry expertise to improve all aspects of IT Program Management. The Director will work closely with the Senior VP of IT and Project Mangers to deliver the organizations strategic IT roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate actions to ensure delivery of complex projects and initiatives both in the business applications and IT Infrastructure.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining IT PMO methodology operating model.
• Work closely with SVP IT to establish annual IT budget and the technology roadmap.
• Work closely with business stakeholder to prioritize and resource projects.
• Manage IT Programs third party vendors including creating RFPs, reviewing SOWs, reviewing agreements/contracts, and payment plans.
• Research and evaluate hardware, software and cloud technology options and weigh the cost/benefit analysis when making large purchases on behalf of the company.
• Ensure alignment on scope, key value drivers, and critical outcomes for all programs and initiatives.
• Build the IT PMO team including recruiting, creating job descriptions, interviewing, and onboarding staff.
• Provide support and guidance to IT PMO and IT team members.
• Determine and define clear deliverables, roles and responsibilities for staff members required for specific projects or initiatives.
• Responsible for customer satisfaction, leadership, overall performance, schedule, and cost of all IT Programs.
• Defines communications plans and maintain excellent overall communications across the organization for enterprise projects in conjunction with Enterprise PMO.
• Capture and Report program metrics to SVP of IT and Enterprise PMO
• Manage large complex IT Projects.
• Builds a strong network and collaborates across the organization.
• Recommend best solutions based on understanding of business issues.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in related field and/or 10 years Project Management experience
• 7 years IT Project Management experience
• PMP certification
• Certification and/or knowledge in Lean, Program and/or Project Management, and Agile methods highly desirable

Preferred Skills

• Significant knowledge and experience with project management methodologies, strategies, processes and project financial management, organizational change management concepts, and business process improvement.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity & Enterprise Applications
• Managerial experience building and motivating teams to deliver IT Programs.
• Experience hiring skilled staff, creating job descriptions, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Ability to effectivity present project updates with a firm understanding of dependencies, scope, cost, and milestones.
• Strong sense of personal accountability regarding decision-making and leading teams.
• Managerial experience applying analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Leads and directs work of others who may or may not directly report to the position but whose input and cooperation are critical to the success of assigned projects or programs.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial project management skills: stakeholder partnership, leadership, judgment, scope management, and risk management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of work estimating, allocation, scheduling, resource loading, and progress measurement.
• Demonstrated experience with a variety of project execution methodologies including waterfall and agile methods.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills and proven ability to work effectively with all organizational levels.
• Ability to influence customer's expectations and develop win-win outcomes.
• Ability to forecast program performance and plan accordingly with resources as required.
• Ability to analyze complex systems, problem solve, and plan mitigations
• Advanced proficiency with all MS Office applications.
• Highly organized with good time management skills.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
• Walk short distances.
• Reach above and/or below shoulder.
• Handle/grasp documents or office equipment.
• Sit and/or stand for short or extended periods of time.
• Lift/carry/move objects, files and documents up to 10 pounds.
• Work in an office environment using standard office equipment.
• Talk, listen, and speak clearly on telephone.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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