Senior Agile IT Program Manager
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Job Description
SunPlus is looking for a Senior Agile Program Manager to work for the State of NJ in Trenton.
- Pay Rate: $88/hr 1099 or $80 W2 hourly
- Duration: 12 months with extension likely
- 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
- Job # 745621
**This position is HYBRID, candidates must work onsite 3 days per week in Trenton
**It typically takes the government 2-3 weeks to start interviewing
SCOPE OF WORK
We are seeking a Senior Agile Program Manager to drive the successful delivery of complex projects using Agile methodologies. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and working with Salesforce, Snowflake, and AWS technologies.
Under the direction of a supervisor in the Office of Information Technology at the New Jersey Department of Education, this position will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple Agile projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing program timelines, and driving continuous improvement across projects. The successful candidate will interact with key technologies such as Salesforce, Snowflake, and AWS to ensure seamless program delivery and efficient operations. The candidate will follow Agile best practices, remove roadblocks, and work closely with stakeholders to ensure goals are met on time and within scope.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and manage the delivery of complex, high-impact programs using Agile methodologies.
- Partner with product owners, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to align priorities and ensure strategic objectives are met.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies (standups, retrospectives, planning) and drive continuous improvement across teams.
- Identify and address any impediments that may affect program timelines or deliverables.
- Implement scalable Agile practices and Agile principles.
- Communicate program status, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders and executives.
- Ensure programs are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Project Management (end-to-end lifecycle)
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Communication and Engagement
- Budgeting and Financial Planning
- Experience with Agile/Waterfall Methodologies
- Scheduling and Timeline Management
- Risk Identification and Mitigation
- Resource Allocation and Capacity Planning
- Change Management Integration
- Experience with Jira and Confluence (or something similar)
- Experience leading multiple projects from end to end
- Bachelor's Degree
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Experience working with Salesforce, Snowflake, and AWS technologies. (Highly Desired)
Over the last 20 years, SunPlus Data Group has grown from a five-person technology company to a full-blown consulting and project management consultancy firm. SunPlus consultants have logged thousands of billable hours working with diverse clients nationwide.
SunPlus Data Group, Inc is an SBA 8(a) Certified, GSA schedule holder and Minority Owned firm based in Atlanta, GA providing services to our clients all over the United States.