Sr. Program Manager

S R INTERNATIONAL INC

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Looking for local Arizona Residents only.Phoenix, AZ - IT - AZDOR # 7881- Agency Support Division (ASD) - Program Manager - Senior Program Manager .This posting will be closed on 8/21 @ 3:00pm.Duration - 1 Years from projected start date
  • MUST HAVES:
  • Have experience implementing COTs Product
  • Worked multiple go lives
  • Leadership Capability as PMs will report to them
  • Proven experience managing large enterprise software implementations is required
  • Looking for candidates who have experience with ERP systems and CRM
Job Description:
  • Position is hybrid - primarily remote but will come into the office periodically.
  • Managers will be conducting a plagiarism check on all resumes prior to interviews.
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager with a strong background in Agile/Scrum methodologies to play a key lead role in the delivery of a large enterprise software solution.The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in organizing teams to deliver technical solutions, experience leading a team of project managers, organizing multi-years programs with multiple releases, strong communication skills, and vendor coordination. You will be responsible for ensuring the State technical responsibilities are met in a timely fashion and provide Agile coaching to create self-sustaining Agile teams.Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery of all technical aspects of software -focused projects on time, within scope and budget.
  • Provide guidance and support to a team of project managers supporting a large enterprise software implementation that is led by a Vendor, but the Department has technical responsibility for activities such as data conversion support, data cleansing, legacy system retirement, DevSecOps, security, infrastructure, and integration.
  • Promote Agile best practices, act as a change agent to foster an Agile culture and help teams improve their Agile maturity and performance.
  • Facilitate all Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Collaborate with engineering, security, and operations teams to integrate an External Information System with on-prem or external systems.
  • Maintain and track progress in Azure DevOps Boards (or similar tools such as Jira, GitLab, etc.) to manage user stories, bugs, epics, and releases.
  • Coordinate and manage relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring contractual obligations and SLAs are met.
  • Assist teams on mapping technical and architectural dependencies, especially related to cloud, security, and infrastructure services.
  • Develop, maintain and execute risk management plans.
  • Responsible for ensuring policies and security practices are integrated into project planning and execution.
  • Support organizational change management (OCM) efforts by communicating effectively with stakeholders, managing resistance, and preparing users for technology changes.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation including charters, schedules, RACI matrices, and post-mortem reviews.
Required Qualifications:
  • Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent) required.
  • Minimum of 10 years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in Agile/Scrum environments
  • Proven experience managing large enterprise software implementations is required
  • Experience building teams, defining effective organization structures, and organizing work to complete a scope of work is required
  • Proficiency with Azure DevOps, Jira, or equivalent project tracking tools
  • Large consulting firm experience is preferred
  • Experience managing external vendors, including performance tracking and issue resolution
  • Experience with compliance and regulatory standards such as NIST and FedRAMP
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

S R INTERNATIONAL INC