DataStaff, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Raleigh, NC.
*This position is hybrid
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Program Manager to lead an IT Application Rationalization Program on a contractual basis. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the assessment, consolidation, and optimization of the state s application portfolio. This role involves collaborating with IT and business stakeholders to reduce redundancy, lower costs, and improve operational efficiency by identifying opportunities for application consolidation, retirement, modernization and/or contract restructuring. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and technical expertise.
Responsibilities:
Program Leadership:
- Develop and manage the roadmap for the IT Application Rationalization Program.
- Define program objectives, scope, deliverables, and success metrics in collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Lead cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
Stakeholder Management:
- Partner with business and IT leaders to understand organizational goals and application usage.
- Facilitate workshops and meetings with stakeholders to gather requirements and insights
- Provide regular program updates to executive leadership, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Application Portfolio Analysis:
- Oversee the inventory and assessment of the current application portfolio, evaluating functionality, usage, and costs (i.e. business/technical fit assessments).
- Identify redundant, outdated, or underutilized applications and recommend decommissioning or consolidation strategies.
- Collaborate with IT teams to prioritize applications for modernization or replacement.
Risk and Issue Management:
- Proactively identify and address risks, issues, and dependencies affecting the program.
- Develop mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions.
Reporting and Metrics:
- Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the rationalization program.
- Create detailed status reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders.
Technical Expertise:
- Strong understanding of IT systems, application lifecycle management, and enterprise architecture.
- Familiarity with tools and methodologies for application assessment, portfolio management, and rationalization.
- Exceptional organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
- Proficient in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, or equivalent).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Required Skills:
- 5 Years - Experience in program or project management, with at least 3 years leading IT application rationalization initiatives or similar projects.
- 5 Years - Proven experience managing large-scale IT transformation or modernization programs.
- 7 Years - An overall knowledge and understanding of application development.
- 7 Years - An overall knowledge and understanding of application architecture that serves as a strong base for tech expertise.
- 7 Years - Demonstrates expertise in conveying technical and functional concepts for a specific technical specialty.
- 7 Years - Identifies improvements to project standards to achieve high quality services/products.
- 7 Years - Able to identify best practices and standards for the use of the product.
- 7 Years - Delivers support and design for industry specific applications that require integration with statewide systems or applications.
- 7 Years - Proven experience with a technical specialty across large and complex implementations and systems.
This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months