[Hiring] Project & Program Management II @Astreya

Role Description

The Project & Program Management II role is responsible for planning and coordinating all aspects of internal information, system-specific projects from initiation to delivery. Projects often involve network, server, or software implementation and upgrades, and PC deployment. The role coordinates work performed by IT staff and internal customers/partners by defining project requirements, performing feasibility and needs/impact assessments. The role develops detailed project plans and manages all implementation processes including:

• Resource allocation
• Progress tracking
• Monitoring change control process
• Testing
• Documentation
• Training
• On-time delivery within budget constraints

Projects may vary in number, size and complexity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S/B.A) from four-year college or university and 2 to 5 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Builds productive internal and external working relationships
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
• Understanding of project management teams, resolving conflict, and meeting schedule timelines
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, documentation)
• Ability to work on multiple projects and assignments concurrently
• Self-starter who is able to quickly learn new tools and gain familiarity with new processes and technologies with minimal assistance
• Experience creating spreadsheets, presentation material, and project/process documentation
• Strong observational and analytical skills, including: ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate significant amounts of information, strong attention to detail and accuracy, ability to track and report metrics, and manage risks
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and communicate project updates to client executives

Requirements

• Manages multiple, cross-functional and technical projects
• Partners with functional teams during initiation, plan, design, procurement, deployment, and post deployment phases
• Responsible for managing/tracking program milestones, timeline, and overall deliverables
• Engages in creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation including schedules, reviews, process documents, risk analysis, etc.
• Participates in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Participates in driving project lifecycle milestones from concept commit through project closure and advocates change management
• Uses metrics and KPIs to measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, and provides regular status updates
• Participates in internal process improvements; removes gaps, across multiple teams and functions
• Ensures risks are accounted for and provides risk mitigation strategies
• Acts as a point of contact for vendor partners and internal stakeholders
• Coordinates and assists with regularly scheduled meetings with core teams
• Takes an active role in evaluation of post project results against metrics; recommends or implements changes to improve delivery practices/processes
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• Various certifications
• Change management knowledge
• Familiarity with various project management methodologies

Physical Demand & Work Environment

• Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing
• Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment
• Must be able to use a computer
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively
• Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers