Program Manager II
Program Manager II
Work Location: Remote US Based
Our Program Manager II role is responsible for planning and coordinating all aspects of internal information, system-specific projects from initiation to delivery. Projects often involve network, server, or software implementation and upgrades, and PC deployment. The role coordinates work performed by IT staff and internal customers/partners by defining project requirements, performing feasibility and needs/impact assessments. The role develops detailed project plans and manages all implementation processes including resource allocation, progress tracking, monitoring change control process, testing, documentation, training and on-time delivery within budget constraints. Projects may vary in number, size and complexity.
Scope:
- Applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues
- Works on problems of moderate scope
- Receives general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects
Your Roles and Responsibilities:
- Manages multiple, cross-functional and technical projects.
- Partner with functional teams during initiation, plan, design, procurement, deployment, and post deployment phases.
- Responsible for managing/tracking program milestones, timeline, and overall deliverables.
- Engage in creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation including schedules, reviews, process documents, risk analysis, etc.
- Participate in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
- Participate in driving project lifecycle milestones from concept commit through project closure and advocate change management.
- Use metrics and KPIs to measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, and provide regular status updates.
- Participate in internal process improvements; remove gaps, across multiple teams and functions.
- Ensure risks are accounted for and provide risk mitigation strategies.
- Be a point of contact for vendor partners and internal stakeholders.
- Coordinate and assist with regularly scheduled meetings with core teams.
- Take an active role in evaluation of post project results against metrics; recommend or implement changes to improve delivery practices/processes.
- Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
- Bachelor's degree (B.S/B.A) from four-college or university and 2 to 5 years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Builds productive internal and external working relationships
- Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
- Understanding of project management teams, resolving conflict, and meeting schedule timelines
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, documentation)
- Ability to work on multiple projects and assignments concurrently
- Self-starter who is able to quickly learn new tools and gain familiarity with new processes and technologies with minimal assistance
- Experience creating spreadsheets, presentation material, and project/process documentation
- Strong observational and analytical skills, including: ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate significant amounts of information, strong attention to detail and accuracy, ability to track and report metrics, and manage risks
- Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and communicate project updates to client executives.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Various certifications
- Change management knowledge
- Familiarity with various project management methodologies
Physical Demand & Work Environment:
- Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing
- Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment
- Must be able to use a computer
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively
- Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
What can Astreya offer you?
- Employment in the fast-growing IT space providing you with a variety of career options
- Opportunity to work with some of the biggest firms in the world as part of the Astreya delivery network
- Introduction to new ways of working and awesome technologies
- Career paths to help you establish where you want to go
- Focus on internal promotion and internal mobility - we love to build teams from within
- Free 24/7 accessible Professional Development through LinkedIn Learning and other online courses to give you opportunities to upskill at your own pace
- Education Assistance
- Dedicated management to provide you with on point leadership and care
- Numerous on the job perks
- Market competitive compensation and insurance, health and wellness benefits
Salary Range
$66,120.00 - $104,400.00 USD (Salary)
- Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit.
- Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.
Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including:
- Medical provided through Cigna (PPO, HSA, EPO options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
- Dental provided through Cigna (DPPO & DHMO options)
- Nationwide Vision provided through VSP
- Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care
- Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)
- Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera
- Corporate Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Days
- 401k Plan
- Basic Life, Accidental Life, Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)
- Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)
- Paid Holidays
- Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other fringe benefits required under state and federal law