Application Program Manager (Remote)

Position Overview

The Client is seeking an experienced Application Program Manager to support a modernization initiative focused on enhancing financial data intake and reporting processes. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing programs and projects, supporting ongoing processes, and coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Scope of Services

• Develop understanding of the business environment and use that understanding to make informed decisions and drive results.
• Define program goals and objectives for modernization initiatives.
• Develop project plans and schedules, including resource allocation, timelines, and budgets.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver programs and projects on time and within budget.
• Manage risks and communicate project status.
• Ensure compliance with Client and State standards.
• Provide day-to-day support for ongoing processes.
• Conduct ongoing evaluation and improvements for processes, providing data analysis support for workload demands.
• Manage risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies as needed.
• Communicate project status and progress to stakeholders, including senior management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and teams to ensure program and project goals are met.
• Ensure compliance with program management processes and standards.
• Provide ongoing evaluation and improvements for program management processes and practices.
• Provide day-to-day support for ongoing processes.

Required Experience

• Ten (10) plus years of experience in:

  • Program or project management, preferably application development
  • IT strategy, infrastructure design, and operational support for multi-site organizations
  • Business continuity planning and application migration
  • Application and process modernization

• Strong understanding of data management principles and practices.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience presenting to senior management and stakeholders.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

• Experience with Agile development methodologies.

Desired Experience

• Experience with change management and process improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and data management technologies.