Sr. Program Manager | Alpharetta, GA - Onsite role | Contract W2 only

Role: Program Manager

Location: Alpharetta, GA Onsite role

Type: Contract W2

Experience: 15 Years

Job Summary:

• The purpose of the Program Manager role is to deliver program outcomes within time, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction parameters for various FTS key initiatives.
• This role will provide leadership in the planning and execution of the program(s), vision, strategic planning and supporting tactical execution plans for a strategic set of services.
• This program crosses multiple business areas and has a high degree of complexity, senior executive visibility, and high risk if not delivered on time and with expected quality levels.
• This leader is expected to work under minimal supervision with oversight provided by the Program Delivery Director of the FTS PMO Primary

Responsibilities:

• Ensure predictable, consistent, and successful delivery of the program as defined in the program charter/scope
• Develop and manage the complete view of the overall program to the organization and all stakeholders, at all levels, including executive management at the highest level
• Exhibit proactive behavior by engaging in program planning activities, including but not limited to: Defining the overall scope of the program; Creating and maintaining a consolidated timeline highlighting the major milestones and associated dates for program activities; Identifying and communicating project dependencies and impacts.
• Putting mechanisms in place to ensure on-going control of the program (E.g., Program Approach, Risk Management, Issues Management, Change Control, etc.), ensuring proper turnover to Operations for all components
• Execute programs in alignment with governance as defined by FTS Leadership
• Ensure success criteria is defined upfront to promote alignment and actively manage to the expected program outcomes
• Keep all stakeholders (internal & external) engaged in the program, aligned on expected outcomes and informed about what is occurring throughout program
• Proactively communicate the program's progress on an ongoing basis, ensuring transparency throughout the program's lifecycle.
• Provide leadership and key stakeholders with the information and venues to make effective, timely decisions
• Assess challenges and commit to actions after identifying alternative methods that are based on logical assumptions and information.
• Escalate effectively and lead to problem-solving when the team is facing obstacles.
• Practically apply the concepts and principles behind client program management and project management frameworks, methodologies and processes.
• Leverage methods and practices to enable achievement of program outcomes and hold individual project managers assigned to the program to these expectations.
• Provide leadership and (matrix) management of a small staff of project managers, program managers, and other roles as required for the initiative.
• Develop, maintain, and manage all program finances including Site business case, work with Technical Delivery leaders on commitment requests and approvals, actual spend, remaining budget, and all aspects of the financial plan.
• Develop, manage, maintain the program and project level client communications management plan, review and oversee the client changes required and the progress toward those changes, and ensure the complete, end-to-end testing and client signoff for test success prior to all go-live, cutover, migration, and other live Production activities.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent work experience
• 10 years of previous program leadership and/or relevant consulting experience
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in program management framework, knowledge groups & life cycle
• 5+ years' experience in driving large scale data center consolidation efforts
• Minimum 5 years' experience with matrix management of cross-functional processes and teams
• Proficient with Project Management tools

About Next Gen Software Solutions LLC:

Next Gen Software Solutions is a trusted provider of IT Staffing and consulting services dedicated to empowering businesses with cutting-edge technology solutions and exceptional talent. We specialize in delivering tailored IT consulting services, innovative software solutions, and connecting businesses with highly skilled IT professionals. Founded and led by a dedicated U.S. Army solider, Next Gen Software Solutions is deeply rooted in the core values of integrity, discipline, commitment, and experience-principles that guide every aspect of our operations.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Next Gen Software Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees and applicants are treated respect and dignity. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.