Program Director - Nationwide Remote

Program Director - Nationwide Remote

Minneapolis, MN (FWR)
Corporate Information Technology

Job Description

Req ID: req30660

Program Director - Nationwide Remote Summary:

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Outstanding opportunity to join our growing Corporate IT team, working for RSM, THE First Choice Advisor to the Global Middle Market. Candidates must have experience managing complex IT programs across multiple workstreams and coordinating within larger project/program timelines and objectives.

Experience creating project charters, defining and managing scope, and tracking progress or milestones will be critical for the role. Candidates should also have a background coordinating with third-party vendors for system integrations, implementations, and rollouts. A PMP certification will be a 'plus' but is not required for consideration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Project Planning

• Create and execute project/program plans. Revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Lead definition of project/program scope and objectives while working with the business and IT sponsors.

Project Resourcing

• Engage resources that are required to deliver project/program and meet schedule, cost, and risk objectives.
• Ensure work estimates are valid, tracked, and managed.
• Manages and prioritizes workload of self/team and delegate where appropriate considering team member strengths and development needs.
• Motivate and empower effective work teams.

Managing Project

• Leverage project and program management best practices to track progress and drive results toward overall program objectives.
• Identify and manage program risks/issues. Recognize and determine the appropriate corrective action to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget and scope.
• Consistently plan and monitor time, scope, resources, and budget.
• Provide strong project/program management skills for complex programs; ensures team is aware of the plan and deliverables.
• Builds relationships and foster collaboration to instill trust.

Project Delivery

• Complete projects/programs effectively and efficiently while maintaining a high level of proficiency.
• Plan, lead, and provide oversight for driving multiple complex projects or program to completion; identifies and resolves issues; monitors and addresses constraints/risks; anticipates and clearly communicates needs.
• Lead the delivery of complete and accurate program documentation.
• Partner with IT teams, business, and third-party vendors to continually make progress on project/program activities.
• Defines and communicates program priorities across the organization to drive alignment.

Project Reporting

• Identify and execute appropriate executive level communications to provide project/program status that meets stakeholder and leadership needs.

Project Leadership

• Mentoring of other program/project managers. May include direct supervisory responsibilities
• Focus on continuous improvement of project/program delivery.
• Partner with Portfolio Leaders and Product Owners to develop product/program strategy roadmap.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• PMI certification (PMP, PMI-ACP) or other relevant Agile project management certifications (CSM, CSPO) is a 'plus'.

TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS

• Experience leading large and programs with budgets over $500,000.
• Experience delivering IT products and services.
• Strong understanding of IT Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and delivery methodologies (Agile, SAFe)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to create effective documents and review them with key project stakeholders and multiple levels of the organization.
• Experience managing multiple projects/programs of moderate to high risk.
• Experience managing projects/programs utilizing Agile methodologies, including PI Planning.
• Strategic planning experience.
• Experience with direct management of staff.
• Effective organization and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work within multiple levels of the firm.
• Ability to deal with a variety of personalities.

EXPERIENCE

• 10-15 years of project management experience.
• 5-8 years of program management experience.
• 6+ years of Agile experience.
• Microsoft Office skills (Project, SharePoint, OneNote).

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Demonstrated ability to impact and influence a diverse population.
• Demonstrated ability to support, affect, and implement change.
• Experience interacting with and managing expectations of senior level management.

You want your next step to be the right one. You've worked hard to get where you are today. And now you're ready to use your unique skills, talents and personality to achieve great things. RSM is a place where you are valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for your accomplishments and potential. Working directly with clients, key decision makers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you'll move quickly along the learning curve and our clients will benefit from your fresh perspective.

Experience RSM US. Experience the power of being understood.

RSM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Location Street Address: 801 Nicollet Mall, Suite 1100 - West Tower, Minneapolis, MN 55402-2526 USA
Region: National
Position Type: Experienced
Job Type: Full Time
Degree Required: None
Travel Required: No
Sponsor candidates who are not eligible to work in US: No
Requisition ID: req30660