SoHo Dragon

SoHo Dragon represents a Fortune 500 Financial Technology firm with offices in Morristown, NJ that needs to hire Program Manager, responsible for driving complex, high priority, strategic programs. You will lead and coordinate cross-functional, cross-departmental, cross-company teams that are responsible for all aspects of a Program, from initiation to closure.

In this role you will:

• Be responsible for enterprise-wide strategy formulation, vision implementation, operational tasks, cost and risk management.
• Work on moderate issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the company.
• Lead/direct projects and resources and has full responsibility for their outcomes. Plans and conducts assignments involving the larger and more important projects and resources.
• Oversee the progress of project goals and may oversee the outcomes of others simultaneously; evaluate results. May act in liaison with other departments, divisions and organizations. Operates with latitude for unreviewed actions and/or decisions.
• Evaluate progress and results and recommend major change in procedures.
• Use knowledge of new technology to estimate and advise concerning impact of decisions and services.
• Formulate strategies to increase customer/user satisfaction.
• Full responsibility for managing resources for area of expertise.
• Communicate internally and externally to all levels of management, agencies and customers.
• Possess and apply an advanced knowledge of a field of specialization to the completion of projects of major complexity.
• Provide leadership through the assessment and analysis of complex data, theory and application of practices.
• Assist executives and/or directors in defining organization goals and strategic plans.
• Regularly interacts with executives and/or customers. Interactions frequently involve special skills, such as negotiating with customers or management or attempting to influence senior level leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization.
• Facilitate/manage Program communications and stakeholder, client and team expectations.
• Ensure project methodologies, project delivery processes (Scrum & Kanban), and implementation management processes are followed.
• This includes managing and driving:
  • Project Schedule
  • Risk and Issue Management
  • Scope Change Management
• Manage the overall Program budget and benefit landscape. This includes understanding and validating estimates, cost variance tracking, and managing project resources effectively.
• Provide clear and concise Program communication; both written and verbal across all constituents (Executive leadership, Sponsor, Customer ....)

Basic Qualifications for Consideration:

• 9+ years of experience in Project and Program Management
• Education Bachelor’s Degree in a Computer Science or related technical discipline; or the equivalent combination of education; technical certifications or training; or work experience.
• Skills/Experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Project and or Microsoft Project Server
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Proven success in delivering projects within budget and specified timeframes, while ensuring customer satisfaction
• Proven problem solving skills from problem assessment to solution selection
• Ability to identify alternatives and make contingency plans
• Capacity to embrace change and quickly adapt to new situations, changes in direction, and altering priorities
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, providing options and recommendations relating to resolving issues, mitigating risks, and resolving escalated items.

Preferred Qualifications for Consideration:

• Project portfolio management expertise
• Issuer and acquirer payments processing expertise
• PMP