Astreya

Project & Program Manager III

Astreya

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: New Jersey • United States

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Salary

💰 $80,640 - $134,400 per year

About the role

  • The Project & Program Management III 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.
  • Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.
  • Works on problems of a diverse scope.
  • Receives little instruction on day to day work, general instruction on new assignments.
  • Manages multiple, complex, cross-functional and technical projects.
  • Partners with functional teams during initiation, plan, design, procurement, deployment, and post deployment phases.
  • Responsible for managing/tracking program milestones, timeline, and overall deliverables.
  • Engages in creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation including schedules, reviews, process documents, risk analysis, etc.
  • Defines project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
  • Drives the project lifecycle milestones from concept commit through project closure and advocates change management.
  • Uses metrics and KPIs to measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, and provides regular status updates.
  • Responsible for internal process improvements; removes gaps, across multiple teams and functions.
  • Ensures risks are accounted for and provides risk mitigation strategies.
  • Primary project point of contact for vendor partners and internal stakeholders.
  • Coordinates and assists with regularly scheduled meetings with core teams.
  • Evaluates post project results against metrics; recommends or implements changes to improve delivery practices/processes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.S/B.A) from four-college or university and 5 to 8 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise
  • Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
  • Experience working with 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
  • In-depth 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
  • Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders and communicate project updates to client executives.
  • Familiarity with various project management methodologies
Benefits
  • Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
  • Dental provided through UHC Nationwide
  • Vision provided by UHC
  • 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 provided by Goomi Group
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Days
  • 401k Plan
  • Basic and 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 ancillary benefits required under state and federal law
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementrisk analysisresource allocationprogress trackingchange controlmetricsKPI measurementdocumentationfeasibility assessmentprocess improvement
Soft Skills
communicationproblem-solvinganalytical skillsattention to detailcollaborationself-starterjudgmentconflict resolutionorganizational skillscreativity