Senior IT Program Manager – M&A

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

📋 Description

• Oversees large-scale programs from initiation to completion by organizing meetings with project stakeholders.

• Creates, evaluates, and oversees project plans, timelines, and resource estimates.

• Manages project finances and provides analysis and justification for costs and their impact on the budget.

• Monitors overall project performance against established plans and makes necessary adjustments.

• Identifies and resolves issues as they arise.

• Assists in the request for information and vendor proposal processes as directed.

• Leads program teams by assembling resources to align team members' skills and strengths with project requirements.

• Clearly communicates the vision of project goals and objectives to the team.

• Coordinates team activities to ensure the achievement of project milestones.

• Provides performance feedback to team members when necessary.

• Manages, controls, and mitigates risks across interdependent projects by analyzing and identifying triggering events.

• Develops contingency plans as needed.

• Influences leadership to act on proposed recommendations.

• Ensures alignment, buy-in, and support from diverse project stakeholders.

• Collaborates closely with program sponsors and/or review boards to establish program goals.

• Coordinates and monitors the scheduling, pricing, and technical performance of company programs.

• Negotiates and prepares contracts while considering financial conditions, resources, and contractual obligations.

• Ensures compliance with master plans and schedules, devises solutions to program challenges, and directs the work of team members from various departments.

• Tracks and reports key metrics as necessary.

• Collects, maintains, and shares lessons learned and feedback with project teams, leadership, and the broader project management community.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficient in English.

• High proficiency level is essential.

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

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

• Program Management Professional (PgPM) certification is preferred.

• Over 7 years of project management experience overseeing multiple medium to high complexity projects in a matrix resource environment.

• At least 2 years of experience leading teams.

• More than 5 years of experience in software or systems testing.

• Experience in influencing and managing project teams without formal direct reporting relationships.

• Familiarity with managing System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) projects using an iterative methodology is preferred.

• Comprehensive understanding of PMI-based project management competency areas and methodologies.

• Proven leadership in managing multi-company, cross-functional teams and/or projects.

• Strong analytical skills necessary for effectively managing budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, process management, risk management, quality control, and reporting activities.

• Demonstrated ability and commitment to managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills required for developing and maintaining system-wide and external relationships.

• Adept negotiation and influencing skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• 401(k) matching.

• Paid time off.

• Flexible work hours.

• Opportunities for professional development.