IT Program Manager

Alameda, CAfull timeOn Site

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senior

$145k–$220k

H1B: no

Penumbrainc The IT Program Manager leads and executes complex technology projects for business applications, infrastructure, and information security. This role ensures projects align with business goals and manages cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and budget.

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, goals, milestones, timelines, and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic objectives.
Maintain regular interaction and communication with project stakeholders across multiple business units, including IT teams and vendors, providing updates on project progress, issues, and resolutions.
Schedule/facilitate meetings to provide project status/reviews as required to keep stakeholders adequately informed on project status.
Communicate any issues or concerns that may affect the project schedule, budget, or quality to the project sponsor and stakeholders. *
Track and communicate status at both a detailed (task) level and a summary (subproject or release) level for a variety of audiences, from the project team to executive sponsorship.
Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
Lead cross-functional project teams, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and task allocation.
Ensure projects are delivered within the approved scope, timeline, resource plan, and budget.
Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and delays.
Work closely with stakeholders (business and IT) to resolve conflicts in prioritization and staffing.
Track project issues and drive resolution.
Oversee change management processes, including training, documentation, and communication plans, to ensure a smooth transition for end-users.

Qualification

Effective analyticalProficiency with MS WordExcellent oral

Required

Strong understanding of end-to-end business processes: Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, and Finance.
Strong understanding of SDLC and Business Processes.
Proficiency in project management and issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Microsoft Project).
Practical experience in implementing and leading Agile and Scrum planning and development
Strong understanding of project governance, software development, and testing life cycles
Solid understanding of software development life cycles, contemporary project management methodologies (agile, iterative, and incremental), and theability to blend them together in the right proportions to fit a project and business environment.
Familiarity with multiple operating environments, including Windows Server, Exchange Server, Server consolidation, domain migrations, data centers, network platforms, cloud solutions, and collaboration solutions, SharePoint, ServiceNow, etc.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal ability working in cross-functional project teams.
Effective analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills required.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional project teams.