DETAILS: An IT Program Manager at the IRS is responsible for leading program initiatives, coordinating with stakeholders, managing budgets, and delivering results that align with the organization's strategic goals. This role requires strong communication, analytical skills, and the ability to navigate challenges and risks associated with large-scale programs.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership: Lead and manage cross-functional program and project teams, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and delivering optimal return on investment.
Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with project sponsors, stakeholders, and external vendors, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration throughout project lifecycles.
Change Management: Apply change management principles to guide teams through transitions, ensuring smooth adoption of new processes and initiatives.
Scope Development: Work closely with stakeholders to define project scope, deliverables, required resources, work plans, budgets, and timelines for new initiatives.
Budget Management: Develop and oversee project budgets, ensuring adherence to financial goals and accountability for meeting business objectives.
Risk Assessment: Identify, analyze, and manage program risks, developing strategies to mitigate potential issues and maintain project progress.
Performance Evaluation: Implement processes for evaluating program performance and reporting outcomes to managers and stakeholders.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with other program managers to identify opportunities, manage risks, and share best practices across multiple projects within the department.
Required Skills And Qualifications
Experience: At least five years in an upper-management role, with a focus on program management.
Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage time effectively, and facilitate project execution.
Stakeholder Engagement: Proven experience in managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring their needs are met throughout project lifecycles.
Analytical Abilities: Strong skills in evaluating risks and opportunities, coupled with the ability to produce comprehensive program reports.
Organizational Skills: Exceptional ability to manage complex projects with multiple moving parts, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
Preferred Skills And Qualifications
Change Management Expertise: Deep understanding of change management principles, ensuring smooth transitions during organizational changes.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities to present project updates and findings to senior management.
Certifications: PMP or similar project management certification is preferred.
Industry Knowledge: Experience in managing large-scale initiatives in a related industry is an advantage.
