Data System Services is a full service IT company providing software development, networking, technical support, data, and cybersecurity solutions for a family of companies in a variety of different industries such as Transportation, Insurance, Concrete and many more. Data System Services prides itself on award winning, industry leading technology.
The Opportunity
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Coordinate departmental or cross-functional teams, focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products
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Responsible for projects from initiation through delivery including planning and maintaining schedules and tracking budget/spending
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Lead cross-functional activities and teams, ensuring completion of high-quality projects on time and within budget
What you’ll do
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Proactively drive end-to-end program execution and associated scope, timeline and resources with minimal guidance
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Analyze scope needed to achieve program goals, assess resource requirements; lead change control
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Develop detailed, cross-team project or program plans that take into account all requirements, constraints, resources, and results associated with defined objectives
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Aggregate, organize, and synthesize program and project information in order to communicate with extended team and management
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Clearly communicate goals, roles, responsibilities, and desired program outcomes
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Coordinate and run operational, project, and executive check-in meetings
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Continually evaluate existing processes and procedures and drive improvements
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Perform risk management: identify, analyze, respond, and control risks, resolve project-specific issues and partner concerns in a timely manner
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Deliver clear status communication to project teams, partners, and leadership teams
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Assist Development Manager with resource assessment and release planning
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Drive tactical decisions for projects that are under your direct responsibility
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Motivate and inspire team members to meet project goals, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment
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Conduct regular reviews and evaluations of project deliverables to verify compliance with requirements and standards.
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Implement corrective actions and improvements as necessary to maintain quality standards
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Anticipate and proactively address potential changes or disruptions to project plans.
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including project plans, risk registers, and status reports.
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Collaborate with other departments or project teams to leverage resources and expertise for mutual benefit
What you need to succeed
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
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Minimum of 8 years of program/project management experience preferably with large enterprise projects
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Hands on experience with Agile & project management methodologies with confirmed leadership capabilities
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Proven understanding of Web technologies, including web content management systems
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Experience working cross-functionally leading a program with both technical and non-technical members.
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Experience communicating with leadership, proactive problem solving, and critical thinking.
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Excellent business partner management and presentation skills