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Program Manager, PMP

Crescens Inc.

Mechanicsville, VA, VA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, DevOps, Documentation, External Audit, IT Governance, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internal Audit, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Windows Azure, PCI, People Management, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Program Planning, Programming Methodologies, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Refactoring, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Relationship Management, Request for Proposals (RFP), Resource Management, Risk, Risk Management, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Service Delivery, Set Goals, Software Administration, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Systems Analysis, Team Building, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Waterfall Model of Software Development, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Mechanicsville, VA, VA
POSTED
2 days ago
Role: Program Manager, PMP
Location: Mechanicsville, VA (Hybrid)
Duration: 11+ Month
Type: Contract

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Job descriptions:
The Program Manager provides leadership and direction to a team responsible for delivering efficient and effective technology initiatives to users. This role ensures all programs are executed in alignment with Tolling's technology strategy. The Program Manager oversees the development and support of EZPass applications, including implementing application solutions and resolving support tickets. Key operational responsibilities include direct oversight of team performance, promoting continuous improvement, collaborating with peer Program Managers, and planning and executing broader EZPass initiatives. The program delivers services across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments and removing roadblocks to their work.
  • Facilitate multi-disciplinary teams in the development of plans, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for completion of a program.
  • Oversee and manage execution and/or coordination of day-to-day program activities as required.
  • Manage working relationships with key stakeholders, including executive management, business management, vendors, program sponsors, suppliers, and technology management.
  • Set program goals that are consistent with technical objectives and the agency's overall technology strategy.
  • Track and communicate a program's progress from a schedule, cost, and risk perspective to the program team, customers, and program stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with peer Program Managers on Tolling program projects.
  • Drive consistent program delivery through the entire program lifecycle, including, execution of procurements, definition of program plans, resource allocation, management of program risks, scope, and schedule, delivery of value, and well-ordered transitions to operations.
  • Develop and maintain program plans, task lists, schedules, risks, and status, to include resource allocation and schedules.
  • Exhibit significant emotional quotient (EQ) in handling program challenges and maintain a positive program culture in line with VDOT's mission and shared values.
  • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop cross-functional application development teams, including full-time employees and contractors
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Strong experience leading the business and IT resources through the discovery and documentation of business and technical requirements in request for proposal and statement of requirement formats.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills for collaborating and team building.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the demonstrated ability to simplify and briefly, succinctly communicate complex issues to multiple audiences.
  • Ability to lead others to implement new approaches, systems, structures, and methods.
  • Ability to define and balance the competing demands for quality, scope, schedule, and cost.
  • Communicate timelines and expectations to technical and business staff.
  • Ability to analyze and document system processes.
  • Solid understanding of software development lifecycle models.
  • Exceptional knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall program management principles and practices. In addition, the ability to blend them together in the right proportions to fit a particular program and business environment.
  • Knowledge of process engineering and re-engineering techniques and practices.
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Proficiency with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and modern infrastructure practices
  • Familiarity with DevOps methodologies, including CI/CD pipelines and version control systems
  • Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies
  • Demonstrated ability to manage application lifecycle activities, including maintenance, enhancements, and modernization initiatives
  • Experience leading technical debt reduction and application refactoring efforts Ability to ensure high levels of application performance, scalability, reliability, and security
  • Working knowledge of security standards, regulatory requirements, and compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI)
  • Experience supporting internal and external audits and implementing IT governance best practices
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience managing people and large programs and a bachelor's degree.
  • Fluency in MS Office tools such as Microsoft Project, Visio, and Office required.
  • Experience with Program Management Office methodologies and practices is highly preferred.
  • PMP Certification preferred
  • Tolling Experience preferred
Required Skills:
  • Experience managing people and large programs and a bachelor's degree
  • Experience with DevOps methodologies, including CI/CD pipelines and version control systems
  • Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies
  • Demonstrated ability to manage application lifecycle activities, including maintenance, enhancements, and modernization initiatives
  • Experience with both Agile and Waterfall program management principles and practices.
  • The ability to blend both Agile and Waterfall program management in the right proportions to fit a particular program and business environment.
  • The candidate should have 10 years of overall IT experience proven ability to assess candidate qualifications, competencies, and cultural fit to build high-performing teams
  • Fluency in MS Office tools such as Microsoft Project, Visio, and Office required.
  • Working knowledge of security standards, regulatory requirements, and compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI)
  • Experience supporting internal and external audits and implementing IT governance best practices

About the Company

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Crescens Inc.

Crescens Inc. is an industry leader in providing IT staffing services and tailored workforce solutions to meet the demanding expectations and distinctive needs of clients across the United States and Canada.  We have grown tremendously in the past years and have been applauded by our clients for the quality of workforce and the quick turnaround time. We have evolved from good service to great service and all management plans are geared towards quality. 

Our vision is to be the best in Talent Acquisition and strive for excellence consistently by focusing on four performance dimensions; Quality, Efficiency, Cost and Risk.  A satisfied client and candidate are the backbone to our continued success. Headquartered in New Jersey, we are a team with unique expertise to deliver exceptional results to our clients by setting benchmarks and establishing best practices. 

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
http://crescensinc.com/