Program Manager (Sr. Manager)

Program Manager (Sr. Manager) Tech Army - 5.0 Tallahassee, FL Job Details Full-time | Contract 2 hours ago Qualifications Version control Management Technical documentation Procurement Technical writing IT Document management Full Job Description

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= Onsite 4.3. The Program Manager will provide, but not be limited to, the following activities and tasks. 4.3.1. General Program Manager Activities. The Program Manager focuses on high-level coordination of multiple related projects to achieve a broad organizational goal. To do so, the Program Manager shall perform the following activities: 4.3.1.1.

Strategic Alignment:

Ensuring that the collective output of all projects aligns with the Department's goals and objectives. 4.3.1.2.

Benefits Realization:

Measuring whether the program actually improved the business after the individual projects were completed. 4.3.1.3.

Cross-Project Dependency Mapping:

Managing the "interlocking" pieces where the output of Project A is required for the start of Project

C. 4.3.1.4.

Stakeholder Political Management:

Navigating high-level executive relationships and board-level expectations rather than day-to-day team management. 4.3.1.5.

Program Governance:

Establishing the standards, reporting structures, and "rules of engagement" that all project managers under the program must follow. 4.3.1.6.

Resource Capacity Planning:

Shifting budgets and personnel between different projects to ensure the highest-priority initiatives have what they need. 4.3.2. General Project Manager Activities. The Program Manager will also perform project management activities that focus on the specific constraints of a single project with a defined beginning and end. 4.3.2.1. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Creation:

Decomposing a specific project into manageable tasks and sub-tasks for a team to execute. 4.3.2.2.

Critical Path Management:

Identifying the specific sequence of tasks that determines the shortest possible duration for the project. 4.3.2.3.

Task-level Resource Leveling:

Assigning specific individuals to specific tickets or chores to prevent staff burnout. 4.3.2.4.

Technical Quality Control:

Inspecting the specific deliverables (e.g. a line of code or a physical prototype) to ensure they meet the defined technical specifications. 4.3.2.5.

Project Budget Tracking:

Monitoring day-to-day expenses, purchase orders, and vendor invoices against a specific project's fixed budget. 4.3.2.6.

Daily Stand-ups and Scrums:

Facilitating the immediate, daily communication required to remove "blockers" for the execution team. 4.3.2.7.

Project Reporting:

Providing weekly tasks and status updates to the Contract Manager; CRAIDL logs; monthly reports; operational work plans. Other reporting as assigned, when necessary. 4.3.2.8.

Project Artifacts:

Producing "as-is" and "to-be" solution models; Business Requirements Document (BRD); Technical Requirements Document/specifications (TRD); and Wireframes/UI/UX design. Other artifacts as assigned, when necessary.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRAM MANAGER 5.1.

The Program Manager candidate(s) submitted by the Contractor to provide these staff augmentation services must possess the following minimum qualifications and experience: 5.1.1. Possess the professional and technical skills necessary to perform IT program and project management. 5.1.2. Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT, with at least 3 years of leadership experience and 5 years managing an IT program area. 5.1.3. On-site availability at the Department's location 4040 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida is preferred, but remote work may be considered. Travel costs will not be reimbursed. 5.1.4. Educational Requirements. The Contractor Program Manager, and any subsequent Contractor Program Manager provided by the Contractor, must possess, at a minimum, one of the following: 5.1.4.1. Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Business Administration, or other related fields, or equivalent work experience. 5.1.4.2. Project Management certification is required. 5.1.5. Expertise in technical writing and documentation. 5.1.6. Competency in document version control and collaborative document management. 5.1.7. Solid understanding of procurement procedures. 5.1.8. Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. 5.1.9. Experience with Florida State Agency IT Projects. 5.1.10. Experience with Florida legislative reporting practices (e.g. Operational Work Plans, spend plans, etc.)