Program Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Oversee the comprehensive management of various DOC technology initiatives, from initial planning to deployment and operational transition.

• Establish project scope, objectives, deliverables, resource needs, timelines, and success metrics.

• Create and maintain detailed project plans and schedules utilizing approved project management methodologies and tools.

• Ensure projects are in alignment with business objectives, strategic priorities, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

• Manage intricate dependencies across multiple parallel initiatives and technology implementations.

• Support enterprise data management, stewardship, governance, integration platforms, reporting, and analytics initiatives.

• Supervise the implementation and integration of the PRISM Offender Management System and associated enterprise applications.

• Guarantee synchronization, interoperability, and operational readiness across connected systems.

• Collaborate with teams engaged in cloud, infrastructure, application development, and cybersecurity initiatives.

• Identify, evaluate, document, and mitigate project risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies.

• Maintain RAID logs and drive proactive resolution initiatives.

• Escalate significant risks and issues with actionable mitigation plans.

• Ensure adherence to project governance frameworks and reporting obligations.

• Cultivate relationships with business leaders, program sponsors, technical teams, vendors, and external partners.

• Manage stakeholder expectations and alignment amidst competing priorities.

• Coordinate vendor activities and ensure compliance with contractual deliverables.

• Assist in contract management discussions, change requests, issue resolution, and performance accountability.

• Prepare executive-level status reports, presentations, dashboards, and briefings.

• Communicate progress, budget status, milestones, risks, and dependencies to leadership.

• Facilitate governance meetings, steering committees, and stakeholder review sessions.

• Maintain thorough project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

• Lead cross-functional teams comprising internal staff, vendor resources, business stakeholders, technical experts, and subject matter specialists.

• Mentor project participants and advocate for program best practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in Program Management, Senior Project Management, or IT Program Leadership.

• More than 7 years of experience managing large, complex enterprise IT projects.

• Proven track record of delivering technology programs on time, within scope, and on budget.

• Experience in managing procurement processes, RFP activities, vendor selection, and COTS solution implementations.

• Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery approaches.

• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects within extensive programs or portfolios.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in highly matrixed organizations.

• Strong skills in vendor management, contract management, and stakeholder engagement.

• Demonstrated success in managing project risks, dependencies, RAID logs, budgets, and governance processes.

• Extensive knowledge of enterprise technology environments, infrastructure, systems integration, and technology lifecycle management.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation, and executive stakeholder management skills.

• Experience in managing cloud, application development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, or digital transformation initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.

• PMP certification or an equivalent project management certification is mandatory.

• Proficiency in English is essential.

• Must possess authorization to work in the United States.

• Additional certifications in Agile, Scrum, Change Management, or Program Management are highly desirable.

• Experience in corrections, public safety, criminal justice, or government environments is a plus.

• Experience with the implementation of enterprise Data Management, Data Governance, or Analytics platforms is a plus.

• Experience leading enterprise systems integration and modernization initiatives is a plus.

• Knowledge of Azure and AWS cloud environments is a plus.

• Experience managing SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS implementations is a plus.

• Familiarity with enterprise reporting and analytics platforms is a plus.

• Experience in leading large-scale business transformation projects is a plus.

• Background in supporting highly regulated organizations is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company-sponsored benefits.

• Comprehensive medical plans for employees and their dependents.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• HSA with company contribution.

• Company-sponsored life insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Optional legal, hospital, accident, and pet wellness plans.

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid time off.

• Opportunities for career development and advancement.

• Flexible, fully remote work environment.

• Professional collaboration and growth opportunities.