Job Title: IT Program Manager
Location: Houston, Texas
Position Type: Contract
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced, technically proficient, IT Program Manager with a strong ability to drive both Waterfall and Agile projects to successful completion. The ideal candidate will possess technical acumen and proficiency in building Power BI dashboards, using Power Automate, and building Power Apps along with advanced data modeling skills. This individual must also have a solid understanding of IT enterprise architecture to ensure alignment of IT projects with the broader organizational technology strategy. The Program Manager will focus on process and system improvements, overseeing multiple complex projects and coordinating cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and lead IT projects using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies from initiation through successful completion.
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets using MS Project and other project management tools.
- Create, analyze, and maintain Power BI dashboards and automated workflows using Power Apps and Power Automate.
- Leverage MS Excel for data analysis, reporting, and automation through advanced functions and macros.
- Develop and manage SharePoint sites to support project documentation and collaboration.
- Use ServiceNow for project tracking and managing IT services, including incident and change management.
- Coordinate with development teams using Azure DevOps (ADO) for sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and continuous integration.
- Collaborate with SAP teams for systems integration and improvements.
- Utilize MS Visio for process mapping and flowcharts as necessary.
- Ensure continuity of project management-related applications by administering their web-based interfaces as well as database-level objects (SQL).
- Ensure IT projects align with the organization's IT enterprise architecture, driving efficiency and scalability across systems and processes.
- Identify and implement process and systems improvements to drive operational efficiency across the organization.
- Ensure adherence to project management frameworks and IT governance standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in IT program management with a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects using Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
- Solid understanding of IT enterprise architecture and its role in aligning IT initiatives with organizational strategy.
- Solid understanding of SQL database management.
- Technical expertise in Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and advanced MS Excel.
- Proficient in SharePoint development and management.
- Strong familiarity with ServiceNow, MS Project, ADO, SAP, Visio, and SQL.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and team collaboration skills.
- PMP, Agile, or Scrum certification preferred.
Required Skills:
- Project Management: Waterfall, Agile, Scrum
- Technical Skills: Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, MS Excel, SharePoint, ServiceNow, ADO, MS Project, SAP, Visio, SQL
- Enterprise Architecture: Understanding of IT enterprise architecture frameworks and best practices.
- Process Improvement: Identifying inefficiencies, recommending and implementing improvements.
- Analytical Skills: Data-driven decision-making, problem-solving.