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Project/Program Manager - Expert

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Position: Project/Program Manager - Expert

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid)

Interview Mode: Either Webcam Interview or In Person

Special Requirement:

This is a hybrid position. The contractor will be required to be onsite as requested.

Job Description:

Agency is seeking an experienced and results-driven Program Manager to lead our 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  • Identify redundant, outdated, or underutilized applications and recommend decommissioning or consolidation strategies.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.

Qualifications:

Experience:

  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in program or project management, with at least 3 years leading IT application rationalization initiatives or similar projects.
  • Proven experience managing large-scale IT transformation or modernization programs.

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.

Top Skills:

  • 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 /Desired Skills:

  • Required 5 Years Experience in program or project management, with at least 3 years leading IT application rationalization initiatives or similar projects.
  • Required 5 Years Proven experience managing large-scale IT transformation or modernization programs.
  • Required 7 Years An overall knowledge and understanding of application development.
  • Required 7 Years An overall knowledge and understanding of application architecture that serves as a strong base for tech expertise.
  • Required 7 Years Demonstrates expertise in conveying technical and functional concepts for a specific technical specialty.
  • Required 7 Years Identifies improvements to project standards to achieve high quality services/products.
  • Required 7 Years Able to identify best practices and standards for the use of the product.
  • Required 7 Years Delivers support and design for industry specific applications that require integration with statewide systems or applications.
  • Required 7 Years Proven experience with a technical specialty across large and complex implementations and systems.
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