Program Manager (Sr. Manager Level)

SummaryJob Summary for Program Manager (Sr. Manager Level) Tallahassee,Florida Oversee high-level coordination of multiple related projects to achieve organizational goals. Ensure strategic alignment of all projects with department objectives. Measure program benefits and business improvements post-project completion. Manage cross-project dependencies and interlocking project outputs. Navigate and manage executive stakeholder relationships and board-level expectations. Establish program governance, standards, and reporting structures. Plan and allocate resources and budgets across projects based on priority. Perform hands-on project management tasks for individual projects, including: Create work breakdown structures (WBS) for project tasks. Manage project critical paths to ensure timely delivery. Assign and level resources to prevent staff burnout. Oversee technical quality control of project deliverables. Track project budgets, expenses, purchase orders, and invoices. Facilitate daily stand-ups and scrums to resolve execution blockers. Provide regular project reports and updates to management. Produce required project artifacts (e.g., BRD, TRD, wireframes, UI/UX designs). Maintain expertise in technical writing, documentation, and version control. Ensure compliance with procurement procedures and documentation standards. Demonstrate strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Utilize experience with Florida State Agency IT projects and legislative reporting. Work primarily onsite in Tallahassee, FL, with potential for some remote work. Meet minimum qualifications: 10+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years in IT program management and 3+ years in leadership. Bachelor s or master s degree (or equivalent experience) in relevant field. Project Management certification required.