Sr Program Manager - Financial PMO, Risk Analysis, PMP Cert

Company: Motion Recruitment
Location: Newport Beach
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Our client is an agile and innovative software development and consulting company with long-standing client relationships and an emerging products division. Their primary expertise is in application development, data visualization, Information Technology (IT), Heavy Financial and Information Systems, and Their clients include large financial firms, utilities and Federal customers. They utilize a balanced team of experienced developers, architects, designers, and project managers to provide exceptional value to our clients.

They are Urgently seeking a Sr. Progeam Manager within the PMO and Senior managment side with strong skills and experiene specifically in the Financial Industry and Risk Mnagement. This is a Long-term Contract to hire opportunity to work Hybrid onsite in their Newport beach HQ.

Responsibilities:

* Provides both verbal and written communications regarding project status, risks, issues, and makes recommendations on project decisions to PMO and Senior Management.
* Manages allocation of resources within the program(s) to meet work fluctuations and budget and time constraints in the delivery process. Creates a high performing team.
* Manages all aspects of the project/program management of a corporate initiative, which may include: cost benefit analysis, work plans, functional and technical designs, construction, testing and implementation. Ensures efficient and high quality installation of new software and/or systems, and monitors all technical aspects of implementing projects.
* Provides support to the IT Solutions Team in identifying the appropriate solutions required by the user areas; assists IT Leadership in performing a needs analysis of the relevant business areas and in matching user needs to system capabilities to ensure the new system is easily and quickly integrated into the client's business environment.
* Works with the Business areas in the Operational Readiness activities to provide support and coordination to ensure adoption of new systems and business processes in the Client environment.
* Manages contracts and vendors assigned to Corporate Initiatives included in the assigned program(s).
* Manages and directs Multiple medium to large-scale projects that may not fit into a defined Program.
* Develops and maintains "lessons-learned" inputs in the project repository for utilization on future projects.
* Provides Finance with monthly accruals and forecasts by the due date established by Finance using the tools developed by Finance/PMO.
* Maintains current statements of work for all contractors; tracks and approves contractor invoices in a timely manner.
* Provides regular updates to Program Director, project sponsor and stakeholders on the status of the budget. Documents reasons for budget excess or shortfall.
* Supervises PMO Sr. Project Managers, Project Managers, Project Coordinators and Budget Analysts; provides performance feedback and goal-setting; conducts annual performance assessments.
* Develops a comprehensive Risk Management Plan at the Program Level within the CMMI Framework as defined in the Client Processes.
* Documents and communicates an assessment of the Program, its' affect on the Portfolio and the level of Corporate Exposure to the BPRC and Integration committees.
* Provides a detailed plan of how the risk will be managed or eliminated. Provides a weekly Program status report with major risk factors when mitigation approach impacts the project timeline, budget, or objectives.
* Coordinates the Risk Management Plan and Risk Mitigation Strategy across all projects within the Program and manages the execution within the individual projects.

Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or Engineering or equivalent work experience required.
* 8+ years of IT and business experience in strategic planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of systems, preferably across multiple hardware and software platforms.
* Previous technical project management experience in a dynamic high-technology environment is a key to success in this position.
* Project Management certificate (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI The Offer
You will receive the following benefits:

• 60-70/hr pay rate
• ability to move into a Full-time role after the ontract period
• Medical Insurance & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k)
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit Motion Recruitment Partners
  
  You will receive the following benefits:
  
  • Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
  • Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
  • Vision Benefits
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
  • Paid Sick Time Leave
  • Legal and Identity Protection Plans
  • Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
  • 529 College Saver Plan
    
    Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
    
    Posted by: Kevin Gabrielson

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