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Transformation Program Manager
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Job Description:
Client is seeking one full-time resource to serve as the Transformation Project Manager. At a high level, the resource will conduct program and portfolio management activities, including planning and strategy alignment, oversight and governance decision support, playbook implementation, manage stakeholder communication and collaboration, cross-agency coordination, portfolio performance reviews monitoring health, KPIs and reporting. This resource will also manage the Technology Modernization Fund program and client's AI program.
Responsibilities:
- Define program objectives
- Develop and maintain a roadmap
- Manage scope, budget, and schedule
- Identify and mitigate risks
- Engage with stakeholders
- Create and execute communication plans
- Align teams and resources
- Support change management initiatives
- Define, track and report on metrics including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Objectives and Key Results.
- Conduct portfolio reviews
- Develop and implement playbooks
- Provide knowledge transfer
- Organize daily activities to align with organizational goals
- Devise new programs to support organizational objectives
- Establish sustainable goals for the organization
- Collaborate with other departments to develop budgets and plans
- Evaluate and assess program strengths and weaknesses
- Monitor projects and oversee project managers to ensure goals are met
- Meet with stakeholders to discuss program status and goals
Required Skills:
- High-level management and leadership skills
- Ability to schedule and manage tasks effectively
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
- Risk management expertise
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Cost-control and budgeting skills
- Teamwork and motivational skills
- Organizational and multitasking abilities
- Experience managing large-scale, cross-functional, and/or highly visible initiatives
- Leadership to influence, resolve conflict, and align teams to strategic objectives
- Project/program execution, including delivering the framework, managing the budget and resources, and mitigating risk
- Executive-level communication, engaging stakeholders, and reporting
- Portfolio management for decision-making and ongoing monitoring
- Experience with Agile methodology
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting equity, maintaining transparency, and ensuring accountability
- Experience in coordinating programs, projects, and products across multiple government agencies to achieve common goals
- Understanding of State government processes