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Senior IT Program Manager

Employer
Atlanta Public Schools
Location
SW Atlanta, GA, US
Salary
Competitive
Senior IT Program Manager

Information Technology

Support Staff - Position - Technology - Other

Job Number : 4600230446

Start Date :

Open Date : 07/13/2021

Closing Date : 08/13/2021

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior IT Program Manager will plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Senior IT Program Manager will also define the project's objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  1. Assists in the translation of customer's vision into business requirements.
  2. Builds and manages relationships with business leaders to understand their vision and goals.
  3. Manages multiple key projects with significant scope and complexity simultaneously.
  4. Organizes and leads matrixed teams to successfully deliver on programs.
  5. Synthesizes the business and technical landscape into a sound project strategy and execution plan.
  6. Creates a communications process to ensure stakeholders are aware of status, risks, and opportunities.
  7. Cultivates trust with all program stakeholders.
  8. Drives execution of project and program deliverables.
  9. Formulates mitigation strategies and recommends solutions.
  10. Improves delivery and operational processes to optimize performance and value over time.
  11. Interacts with senior leaders across a highly matrixed environment in both IT and business communities.
  12. Oversees QA activities to ensure project deliverables meet/exceed established standards.
  13. Prepares and delivers presentations regarding program status to key stakeholders.
  14. Provides risk management and issue/problem resolution as required.
  15. Synchronizes and manages cross-project interdependencies.
  16. Administers and/or supports the state and local standardized testing processes and policies.
  17. Performs other duties as assigned.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills and ability to balance multiple priorities.
  • Proven experience translating technical concepts into business terms.
  • Strong MS Office product capabilities.
  • Ability to listen actively and communicate orally and through writing.
  • Analytical with Attention to Details.
  • High-level Programming and General Application Development Knowledge.
  • Interpersonal and Relationship and Team Building.


Requirements :

EDUCATION:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science or related field required.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
  • PMP Certification preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
  • 5 years of IT Project Management required.


Compensation :

Salary Grade: IT4

Salary Range: FY'21 APS Salary Schedule (All Positions)

Work Year: ANNUAL

FLSA Status : Exempt

Employment Category :
At Will

Reports to: : Executive Director

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