IT Program Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional projects within the EMG IT organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in both traditional and agile project management in a technical environment with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. This role requires exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills to manage cross-functional teams, customer communications, and ensure alignment with business objectives. This leader will be comfortable acting independently within program authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead and oversee end-to-end management of projects from concept to delivery of high-quality solutions that meet customer requirements and regulatory standards

• Evaluate project requirements and apply appropriate Project Management methodologies, including traditional waterfall, agile, and SAFe

• Lead cross-functional collaboration working closely with business and technical teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables using a “design-thinking” approach

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.

• Actively manage project scope, progress, risks, and issues throughout the project lifecycle.

• Drive accountability to project deliverables & timelines

• Support development of and compliance with project management processes defined by the PMO

• Communicate decisions & formalize recommendations impacting area of responsibility to manager and business partners and key stakeholders where appropriate

• Manage own priorities and provide direction, guidance and mentoring to team members

• Manage multiple projects with conflicting priorities and resources

• Conduct knowledge transfer and/or cross training with team members

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical field (Computer Science, Engineering, Accounting, Finance) or equivalent experience;
• 4+ years of relevant work experience including 4+ years in program or project management;
• Deep, end-to-end understanding of project management methodologies and their application, including waterfall and Agile
• Experience managing/influencing cross-functional teams with both business and technical resources
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget in fast-paced, high-visibility environments
• Excellent executive-level communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills;
• Solid personal and team accountability to project timelines and deliverables

Preferred

• PMP, PMI-ACP Certifications
• Experience leading large-scale transformation projects
• Experience leading data, reporting, and analytics initiatives
• Experience leading regulatory and compliance initiatives
Experience leading high-performing teams

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission