IT Program Manager

Location: St. Louis, MO
Description: Our client is currently seeking a IT Program Manager! This is a 12+ month contract to hire opportunity allowing of hybrid work structure in the St. Louis market.

Job Title: IT Program Manager

Job Overview: The IT Program Manager is responsible for strategic IT project and portfolio management within a specific business sector or department (e.g., Finance, Engineering, Operations, Business Intelligence & Technology support). This role ensures the maintenance of IT standards and long-term goals by managing staff and coordinating with stakeholders. The IT Program Manager acts as a coordinator between multiple IT projects, researching and overseeing the implementation of enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the IT relationship manager for the business area, managing and prioritizing the project portfolio.
• Provide consulting services for building business cases for new projects and facilitate business process analysis.
• Lead the implementation of project management best practices and methodologies.
• Manage multiple full-cycle project implementations, tracking performance, effectiveness, risks, and ensuring quality and consistency.
• Supervise and provide performance management for business analysts and development staff.
• Support strategic business operating plans to maintain organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Establish and enforce organizational standards to maintain quality service.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Prepare project status reports and perform special assignments as directed by the supervisor.
• Conduct yearly performance appraisals of assigned staff.
• Develop and present senior management reports on projects.
• Perform related work as required or delegated by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in implementing and upgrading enterprise systems.
• Proven leadership experience as a senior resource in defining system scope, gathering and documenting business requirements, technical specifications, security and capacity implications, functional configuration, testing/pilot, and client user training.
• Experience collaborating with clients on business process enhancements.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple task assignments within a structured implementation methodology.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience mentoring junior staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certification.
• Extensive knowledge of program management methods and principles.
• In-depth understanding of the advantages, disadvantages, functional capabilities, and limitations of computer systems.
• Strong leadership, initiative, and judgment skills.
• Ability to interpret complex problems and develop effective solutions.
• Experience in training and leading personnel through matrix management.
• Proficiency in reviewing and maintaining program quality control standards.
• Experience with SQL and/or other programming languages.
• Deep understanding and experience with relational databases.
• Proficiency in using program management and presentation tools.
• Experience with program management planning and estimating tools (e.g., MS Project).
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with users and the general public.
• Experience in resolving conflicts between team members.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.

Contact:

This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Please apply with us today!

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