Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Senior Program Manager-Contract

 Job Description:

This is a remote position with occasional travel to Harrisburg. 


Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop comprehensive project plans outlining objectives,timelines, roadmap, resources, and deliverables.
  • Coordinate project activities, allocate resourceseffectively, and monitor progress against established goals.
  • Identify potential project risks and implement mitigationstrategies to minimize disruptions.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders across multiple agenciesand cross-functional teams to develop and refine the current state model anddefine the transition to the future state model.
  • Communicate project updates, milestones, and challenges tostakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Prepare and present regular status reports and updates tostakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives andcommunicating milestones and challenges
  • Solicit feedback and input from stakeholders to informproject decisions and drive continuous improvement.
  • Analyze and prioritize requirements to ensure alignment withbusiness goals and objectives.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, fosteringa collaborative and productive work environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels, including executives, project sponsors, end-users, and technical teams.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing complex IT projects, preferably with experience in SAP reporting solutions.
  • Basic understanding of SAP system architecture and relevant SAP software solutions, such as SAP ECC, S/4HANA, and SAP SuccessFactors.
  • Ability to create detailed project plans, set milestones, and manage schedules effectively.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in conducting business process analysis, gap analysis, and requirements gathering.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead project teams, manage resources, and deliver projects on time and within budget.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

  • Four years of experience in leading complex IT systems development or implementation projects and a bachelor's degree; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes four years of experience in leading IT systems development or implementation projects.

Preferred Qualifications

  • ITIL Foundations certification
  • PMP certification