Program Manager

Why work at OpTech? OpTech is a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back.

When you work at OpTech, not only do you get health and dental benefits on the first day of employment, but you also have training opportunities, flexible / remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay. Apply today!

IT Program Manager (Long Term w-2 Contract)

This role is not open to Corp to Corp Candidates

Program Manager has overarching responsibility and accountability for all program activities. The Program Manager works directly with the Project Managers, Operational Leaders, and other Program Management Teams to ensure workloads are balanced on all projects.

The Program Manager also communicates program status and escalated issues / risks to executive customers and management, working closely in alignment with Business and Technical Leadership.

Education and / or Experience Requirements :

3-5 years program management experience with medium-scale (multi-million-dollar, 2+ year) programs

• Experience in contract management and vendor management at a large scale
• Experience in Financial, Actuarial, Retirement Planning is preferred
• Able to handle different vendors and hold them accountable to contractual requirements
• Experience taking a program from inception and providing structure and coordination for the execution and management
• Proven experience in project / program management techniques and methods
• Proven decision-making and leadership skills
• Proven conflict resolution skills
• Proven negotiation skills
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office; Proven experience with program / project management software (e.g. Planview etc.)
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal at the executive level leadership
• Excellent problem-solving ability

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure sound program and project management principles are followed by the tactical and operational staff
• Establish the Program / Project Management Plan
• Establish and enforce the use of the Program's Governance processes
• Produce Start-Up and Planning documentation and conduct reviews of associated materials
• Organize programs in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization / program
• Drive priority for the portfolio of projects
• Develop and maintain a budget and operating plan for the program
• Provide support to the operational leadership team
• Work as part of the tactical and strategic Program Leadership
• Timely resolution and / or escalation of all program and project level issues / risks
• Accurate program level scheduling
• Facilitation and creation of program status materials to be presented to Executive stakeholders
• Provide updates to Strategic, Tactical and Operational status and management meetings

OpTech is an EOE, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

29301