ConsultNet
IT Program ManagerBurbank, CADirect Hire$140,000$196,000Our client is in need of an IT PM.
The Program Manager's primary responsibilities include defining processes for implementation, facilitating program level activities, and owning the overall delivery of program objectives.
This role requires the ability to communicate across various levels, including executives, stakeholders, team members, and vendors.
The Program Manager will partner with Product to manage expectations and ensure a common understanding of the team's objectives.
Additionally, this role will manage risks, drive continuous improvement, and escalate impediments as appropriate.
The Program Manager will have a deep understanding of how to scale Agile practices and understand the unique opportunities and challenges associated with facilitating and continuously aligning a large development program.
Required SkillsEstablish and communicate the annual calendars for Iterations and Program Increments (PIs).
Facilitate PI Planning readiness by fostering a Continuous Exploration process which drives the synthesis of a Vision, a Roadmap, and Backlogs, and through Pre- and Post-PI Planning events.
Facilitate the PI planning event.
Summarize Team PI Objectives into Program PI Objectives and publish them for visibility and transparency.
Work with Product and Architecture to help ensure strategy and execution alignment.
Measure success of implementation of EPICS, Features using established KPIs/Reports.
Facilitate periodic synchronization events (ART Sync, Scrum of Scrums).
Assist with decision-making by facilitating feature and capability estimation by teams and the roll-up to EPICS, where necessary.
Coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in Lean-Agile practices and mindsets.
Help manage risks and dependencies.
Escalate and track impediments.
Provide input on resourcing to address critical bottlenecks.
Foster strong cross functional collaboration.
Encourage collaboration between teams and System and Solution Architects/Engineering.
Improve the flow of value through value streams by improving and assessing the practices associated with DevOps and Release on Demand in the Continuous Delivery Pipeline.
Work with the Program Management Office (PMO) on program execution and operational excellence.
Understand and operate within Lean Budgets and ensure adherence to Guardrails.
Facilitate System Demos and Solution Demos.
Drive relentless improvement via Inspect and Adapt workshops; assess the agility level of the ART and Solution Train and help them improve.
Foster Communities of Practice and the use of engineering and Built-In Quality practices Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Exhibit thought leadership.
Strong collaborator and team player.
Strong communication and reporting skills with all levels of the organization including management team, vendors, and consultants to align progress, issues, and key decisions.
Executive presence.
Humble and Empathetic.
Nimble and ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.
Advocate for lean business case development.
Expertise in JIRA/Atlassian tools.
Understanding of systems engineering concepts.
Experience in use of different methodologies for successful program/project execution.
Demonstrate experience in risk & change management.
Technical expertise in custom web development applications and/or data analytics is preferred.
Bonus/ Soft Skills Bachelors or better in Computer Science or related field.
Bachelors or better in Information Technology or related field.
8
years of experience managing IT and/or business projects.
Preferred Qualifications Masters or better in Computer Science or related field.
Masters or better in Information Technology or related field.
8
years of experience in healthcare industry.
SAFe certifications (Agilist, CSE, RTE).
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Plans require all employees whose jobs necessitate them to work in the office to be fully vaccinated.
The Plans do not discriminate on the basis of disability or religion and will provide reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship to the Plans' operations or pose a direct threat to the safety or health of individuals in the workplaceBe a part of the ConsultNet difference.
As a leading national provider of IT staffing and solutions, ConsultNet delivers exceptional services to startup, midmarket and Fortune 1000 companies across North America.
Since 1996, we've partnered with clients to create rewarding opportunities for our consultants, successfully building teams that have surefire results.
In the past two years alone, we have placed more than 1,500 consultants in contract, contract-to-hire, or direct placement opportunities.
We understand communication is key to finding the right job that matches your skills and career goals.
For us, it's not just the work that we do; it's how we do the work.
Our breadth of offerings extends to multiple IT positions in major markets throughout the country, see more at - www.
consultnet.
com About the Company:
ConsultNet.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Program Manager's primary responsibilities include defining processes for implementation, facilitating program level activities, and owning the overall delivery of program objectives.
This role requires the ability to communicate across various levels, including executives, stakeholders, team members, and vendors.
The Program Manager will partner with Product to manage expectations and ensure a common understanding of the team's objectives.
Additionally, this role will manage risks, drive continuous improvement, and escalate impediments as appropriate.
The Program Manager will have a deep understanding of how to scale Agile practices and understand the unique opportunities and challenges associated with facilitating and continuously aligning a large development program.
Required SkillsEstablish and communicate the annual calendars for Iterations and Program Increments (PIs).
Facilitate PI Planning readiness by fostering a Continuous Exploration process which drives the synthesis of a Vision, a Roadmap, and Backlogs, and through Pre- and Post-PI Planning events.
Facilitate the PI planning event.
Summarize Team PI Objectives into Program PI Objectives and publish them for visibility and transparency.
Work with Product and Architecture to help ensure strategy and execution alignment.
Measure success of implementation of EPICS, Features using established KPIs/Reports.
Facilitate periodic synchronization events (ART Sync, Scrum of Scrums).
Assist with decision-making by facilitating feature and capability estimation by teams and the roll-up to EPICS, where necessary.
Coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in Lean-Agile practices and mindsets.
Help manage risks and dependencies.
Escalate and track impediments.
Provide input on resourcing to address critical bottlenecks.
Foster strong cross functional collaboration.
Encourage collaboration between teams and System and Solution Architects/Engineering.
Improve the flow of value through value streams by improving and assessing the practices associated with DevOps and Release on Demand in the Continuous Delivery Pipeline.
Work with the Program Management Office (PMO) on program execution and operational excellence.
Understand and operate within Lean Budgets and ensure adherence to Guardrails.
Facilitate System Demos and Solution Demos.
Drive relentless improvement via Inspect and Adapt workshops; assess the agility level of the ART and Solution Train and help them improve.
Foster Communities of Practice and the use of engineering and Built-In Quality practices Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Exhibit thought leadership.
Strong collaborator and team player.
Strong communication and reporting skills with all levels of the organization including management team, vendors, and consultants to align progress, issues, and key decisions.
Executive presence.
Humble and Empathetic.
Nimble and ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.
Advocate for lean business case development.
Expertise in JIRA/Atlassian tools.
Understanding of systems engineering concepts.
Experience in use of different methodologies for successful program/project execution.
Demonstrate experience in risk & change management.
Technical expertise in custom web development applications and/or data analytics is preferred.
Bonus/ Soft Skills Bachelors or better in Computer Science or related field.
Bachelors or better in Information Technology or related field.
8
years of experience managing IT and/or business projects.
Preferred Qualifications Masters or better in Computer Science or related field.
Masters or better in Information Technology or related field.
8
years of experience in healthcare industry.
SAFe certifications (Agilist, CSE, RTE).
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Plans require all employees whose jobs necessitate them to work in the office to be fully vaccinated.
The Plans do not discriminate on the basis of disability or religion and will provide reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship to the Plans' operations or pose a direct threat to the safety or health of individuals in the workplaceBe a part of the ConsultNet difference.
As a leading national provider of IT staffing and solutions, ConsultNet delivers exceptional services to startup, midmarket and Fortune 1000 companies across North America.
Since 1996, we've partnered with clients to create rewarding opportunities for our consultants, successfully building teams that have surefire results.
In the past two years alone, we have placed more than 1,500 consultants in contract, contract-to-hire, or direct placement opportunities.
We understand communication is key to finding the right job that matches your skills and career goals.
For us, it's not just the work that we do; it's how we do the work.
Our breadth of offerings extends to multiple IT positions in major markets throughout the country, see more at - www.
consultnet.
com About the Company:
ConsultNet.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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