Program Manager

Genesis10 is seeking a Program Manager: IV (Lead). This is a 3-month contract to hire position with a client located in Columbus, OH.

Compensation: $80.00-90.00/HR W2

Job Description:

The Portfolio & Program Manager is viewed as a portfolio leader within the organization and provides program and project management and delivery of technology and business initiatives while actively ensuring consistency with company strategy and goals.

Detailed Description:

The individual in this role will be a thought leader and expert in the utilization of Project Management Methodology and in the creation of full-scale project plans for the execution of program and project goals and strategies. Providing leadership to the Program & Project managers & Business Systems Analysts. Specifically, this individual with manage a team of Program/Project Managers supporting the Cybersecurity portfolio and responsible for the delivery of those initiatives as a Portfolio & Program Manager.

To be successful the candidate must be driven and well organized. It is essential for the individual to be self-motivated and tenacious, thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and drive the project team to complete tasks on agreed schedules. Management will look to this individual to drive the overall coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of the portfolio to provide thought leadership and mentorship to junior members of their project management team and across the organization. This individual is expected to help lead relationships with the business, cross-impacted IT teams, and 3rd Party Vendors and must possess the ability to push back when required. Will work to provide input into monthly management report deliverables providing status on the segment's overall portfolio health.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for working with and leading the program / project team to drive the overall coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of assigned project efforts
• Consistently work effectively and successfully with the core program and project leadership roles to ensure success
• Actively facilitate and participate in the analysis and review of overarching program and project deliverables
• Create and maintain the full spectrum of program / project documentation as defined by Project Management Methodology
• Lead and ensure delivery of complex large Cybersecurity programs and projects
• Lead and coordinate program and project delivery and status with other bank departments / affiliates and 3rd Party Vendors
• Manage programs / projects within approved budget and schedule
• Ensure consistency of accurate program and project status reports on time
• Lead the management of program / project change, risk and issue management
• Ensure all risks and issues are documented and addressed appropriately
• Ensure consistency of full-scale program / project plans and schedules
• Ensure consistency to update / maintain program / project information in the project management tool (PPM)
• Schedule and facilitate program and project meetings
• Facilitate and work with program and project team members to meet established target dates and completion of activities/deliverables under changing conditions
• Actively and effectively communicate with program and executive and senior leadership team members
• Ensure all aspects of the program and project documentation is created, reviewed, and approved by the required individuals
• Collaborate with the program and project teams on project scope and commit estimates
• Actively facilitate and participate in release activities for the program / projects
• Ensure activities are completed in support of the program / project's warranty period
• Understand and consistently follow project lifecycle methodology
• Work minimal to no supervision with latitude for independent judgement and problem solving
• Provide mentorship to organization and team members as needed
• Management responsibilities for Program & Project managers & Business Systems Analysts

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• Min. 7 years of experience as a Program Manager
• Min. 5 years of experience leading initiatives in a Cybersecurity & Network Infrastructure environment

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in Banking or Financial Services
• Strong experience utilizing a variety portfolio project management tool (experience with ServiceNow PPM is a plus)
• Strong experience creating and tracking project schedules in MS Excel or MS Project
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Iterative, Agile/Scrum) and project management processes and standards
• Strong aptitude in both business and technology
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills; ability to explain project risks and issues, and IT related concepts clearly and concisely to multiple layers of peers and leadership
• Highly motivated with strong organizational, analytical, decision making, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to handle multiple priorities and effectively prioritize them
• Ability to provide strong program and project leadership during periods of uncertainty, ambiguity, and change
• Willingness and drive to learn and understand detailed software solutions
• High level of professionalism and confidence with the ability to build credibility with leadership, team members, and business partners and establish effective working relationships
• Ability to initiate and facilitate change, whether indicated by corporate needs, market or regulatory requirements
• Experience leading large, cross-functional information technology programs and project

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

About Genesis10:

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client.

Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

* Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.

* The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.

* Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)

* Behavioral Health Platform

* Medical, Dental, Vision

* Health Savings Account

* Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)

* Voluntary Term Life Insurance

* 401K

* Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

* Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.