[Hiring] Program Manager @Focused HR Solutions

Role Description

100% remote must be local to Arizona. Our direct client has an opening for a Program Manager 1302. This position is up to 2 years with the option of extension. The client is in Phoenix, AZ. W2 only for this client.

• Program Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership for the multi-agency program, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and stakeholder priorities.
• Stakeholder Management: Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders across participating agencies and partners, effectively managing expectations and resolving conflicts as they arise.
• Project Planning and Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and milestones, overseeing the execution of tasks and deliverables across multiple teams, external and internal.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and dependencies within the program, implementing mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimize disruptions and ensure timely delivery.
• Resource Allocation: Optimize resource allocation across projects, balancing competing priorities and constraints to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Budget Responsibility: Support ADOR Budget Director in ensuring fiscal responsibility throughout the project lifecycle.
• Quality Assurance: Establish quality standards and metrics to assess the performance and outcomes of program activities, implementing continuous improvement initiatives as needed.
• Communication and Reporting: Facilitate transparent communication and reporting mechanisms to keep stakeholders informed of program progress, milestones, and challenges.
• Team Development: Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture, providing mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to program staff.
• Metrics and Measurement: Identify and use appropriate metrics and KPIs to effectively track project/program success.
• Compliance and Governance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and standards governing IT programs, maintaining adherence to established governance frameworks.
• Drive project decision-making to the right level of the organization (Lean).
• Ensure that significant issues are elevated to executives for resolution while keeping day-to-day decisions at the functional level to keep the project moving forward.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (minimum 7 years) managing large-scale IT programs & projects, preferably in a multi-agency or government setting.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace).
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated expertise in risk management, budgeting, and resource allocation within complex project environments.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• PMP, PgMP, or similar certifications are preferred.
• Experience working with diverse teams and fostering inclusivity and collaboration in a multicultural environment.
• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Level - 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.
• 7-Year background check is required.
• This resource must reside in Arizona.

Benefits

• If you are a seasoned IT Program Manager with a passion for tackling complex challenges and driving meaningful change, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our dynamic team.
• Together, we will shape the future of collaboration and innovation in the digital era.