Job Description
Are you ready to step into a challenging leadership role and manage a highimpact multiyear program As the CIS Project Leader you will drive the successful deployment of a crucial system upgrade overseeing critical workstreams and ensuring seamless execution across multiple disciplines. This seniorlevel position offers an exciting opportunity to lead crossfunctional teams collaborate with executives and shape the future of a complex and highly visible program. If you are an experienced project manager with a passion for resultsdriven leadership we want you to play a pivotal role in this dynamic journey.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of the system upgrade strategy ensuring key deliverables align with organizational goals. Provide clear direction to the team focusing on achieving milestones and outcomes.
- Collaborate with PMO program managers across technology testing deployment organizational readiness and other areas. Ensure workstreams remain aligned dependencies are tracked and critical milestones are met.
- Identify risks and obstacles early develop proactive mitigation strategies and address roadblocks to keep the project on track. Oversee governance processes including issue resolution risk management change requests and decisionmaking.
- Serve as the central communication hub for program status updates. Keep program leadership and executives informed on key developments changes and progress. Foster transparency and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
- Oversee vendor deliverables and KPIs ensuring timely completion per contracts. Track program milestones and provide regular updates to leadership on progress.
- Evaluate reporting tools and dashboards to enhance program visibility and foster ongoing improvements. Ensure best practices are followed across the program.
- Lead mentor and guide workstream program managers. Set expectations track progress and resolve challenges to ensure smooth execution.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in managing complex projects particularly in IT systems and largescale multiyear programs.
- Proven success in leading teams through the entire project lifecycle working closely with diverse sponsors and business units.
- Strong IT background with extensive knowledge of application development technologies and methodologies.
- Prior experience managing multidisciplinary teams within a matrix organization is essential.
- Exceptional leadership abilities to inspire and align teams with program goals.
- Strong communication skills to lead discussions with senior leadership and translate complex concepts to a wide range of stakeholders.
- Proven capability to influence others manage competing priorities and lead teams through change.
- Deep understanding of PMIbased project management methodologies and Agile tools.
- Expertise in vendor management and maintaining positive customer/vendor relationships.
- Strong analytical and risk management skills to drive project success and ensure timely milestone delivery.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel PowerPoint Word and Project.
- Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science Information Systems Business Administration or a related field.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly preferred.
- SAFe certification is desirable.
- Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification is a plus.
Why Join Our Team
- Take on a critical role in shaping the future of our organization by leading highimpact projects.
- Become part of a team where crossfunctional collaboration and transparent communication are integral to our success.
- This position offers significant potential for professional development within a highvisibility project with opportunities for career advancement.
- Enjoy a competitive salary a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive worklife balance.
- If you are an experienced project leader ready to take on a key role in a highcomplexity program we invite you to apply. Join us in leading the successful deployment of a major system upgrade driving innovative solutions and making an impactful difference to the success of the program!
Qualifications: Minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience in managing complex projects, particularly in IT systems and large-scale, multi-year programs. Proven success in leading teams through the entire project lifecycle, working closely with diverse sponsors and business units. Strong IT background, with extensive knowledge of application development technologies and methodologies. Prior experience managing multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix organization is essential. Exceptional leadership abilities to inspire and align teams with program goals. Strong communication skills to lead discussions with senior leadership and translate complex concepts to a wide range of stakeholders. Proven capability to influence others, manage competing priorities, and lead teams through change. Deep understanding of PMI-based project management methodologies and Agile tools. Expertise in vendor management and maintaining positive customer/vendor relationships. Strong analytical and risk management skills to drive project success and ensure timely milestone delivery. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project. Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly preferred. SAFe certification is desirable. Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification is a plus. Why Join Our Team? Take on a critical role in shaping the future of our organization by leading high-impact projects. Become part of a team where cross-functional collaboration and transparent communication are integral to our success. This position offers significant potential for professional development within a high-visibility project, with opportunities for career advancement. Enjoy a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work-life balance. If you are an experienced project leader ready to take on a key role in a high-complexity program, we invite you to apply. Join us in leading the successful deployment of a major system upgrade, driving innovative solutions, and making an impactful difference to the success of the program!
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