Open Systems Technologies · 1 week ago
Program Manager - Houston, TX
Houston, TX
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expOpen Systems Technologies is seeking a Program Manager to manage a portfolio of projects aligned to their Strategic Initiatives. The role involves project planning and management of multiple large and complex projects, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and ensuring delivery on functional stakeholders' needs and expectations.
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Responsibilities
Project planning and management of multiple large and complex projects simultaneously with strong customer focus
Strategic thinking and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and influence cross-functional teams for effective solutions
Translate project sponsors expectations into clearly defined scope. Responsible for end-to-end coordination, ensuring delivery on needs, goals and expectations of the functional stakeholders
Provide guidance to the various work streams, and structure and develop project plans with direction from appropriate functional and business area stakeholders
Bridge gap between business outcomes needed and technical delivery by having good business sense and willing to learn about the areas supported
Identify and report on project health, risks, issues and dependencies. Effectively manage timely escalation and resolution of roadblocks
Lead in a changing and fast-paced environment while being comfortable with ambiguity. Keep team nimble to adapt quickly to minimize impacts to outcomes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or another related field
10+ years of relevant professional experience, ideally including experience working in a similar or related function in the IT, Insurance, Finance industries
Deep project management experience managing a diverse portfolio (Innovation, Data, Regulatory, Compliance, Digital, etc.) consisting of both systems/technical and business changes
Successfully delivered multiple $1m+ projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment
Financial acumen with proven experience in managing and participating in budget reviews, including forecasting and presentation to senior leadership
Sound knowledge and practice of agile framework and roles
Experience in coaching others in project or program management roles
Proven problem-solving skills along with the ability to assess current practices, identify opportunities for improvement, build consensus and drive the implementation of related changes
Effective communication skills (written and verbal), including meeting facilitation
Strong collaboration and influencing skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills
Company
Open Systems Technologies
Open Systems Technologies provides smart staffing solutions.
201-500 employees
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