DescriptionCTG is seeking to fill a Program Manager opening for our client in Creve Coeur, MO.Location : Creve Coeur, MO (hybrid remote)Duration : 6 monthsOverview:The Crop Science Information and Data Assets team is looking for a project manager to be part of our Data Governance & Stewardship organization. The candidate will manage and provide oversight of dependencies across several complex efforts that span multiple functions across the company. The ideal candidate should have experience working in customer-facing roles and understand the commercial and supply chain operations of a large corporation. The project manager will need to coordinate with other project and program managers to understand dependencies and ensure they are tightly managed.Duties:
Program manager with Product management expertise.
We have our agile process. We need someone to drive the team with the current process.
Provide project management for assigned projects
Will oversee cross-dependencies of very complex projects that may span multiple functions.
Facilitate initiation, scoping, planning and execution
Build and/or maintain project execution plan/charter, including approach, scope, tasks, duration, work effort, dependencies, budget, planning assumptions, risk profile, team structuring, staffing, resource allocation, and deliverable definitions
Maintain and abide by project governance
Facilitate meetings, capture key action items and context of meetings. Maintain paper trail of decision that impact projects.
Anticipate and resolve issues and risks
Escalate unresolved issues to the appropriate program and steering committee leadership
Adhere to the project’s communication plan and ensure compliance with all reporting requirements including communication of project status to all project stakeholders including steering committees and executives
Measure project progress against agreed upon objectives and success criteria
Perform financial oversight and analysis
Ensure adherence to established project management standards and tools
Coach, mentor and manage project team members as needed
Skills & Experience:
10 or more years of IT or business experience
Experience in Agile development
8-10 or more years of experience managing a variety of full lifecycle application development/integration projects including ERP, Software as a Service, Web, and Information Security projects
Proven leadership and influence skills including the ability to influence when there is no direct reporting relationship
Experience leading large applications development/integration projects or programs across multiple countries/functions
Experience in managing medium to large sized projects across multiple disciplines and/or teams
Knowledge or understanding of software development lifecycle principles and methodologies
Ability to build networks and relationships at all levels of the organization
Strong written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills
Superior negotiation skills
Strong team orientation, collaboration skills, and interpersonal skills
Strong results orientation
Expertise in defining and improving processes
Ability to make difficult decisions and to involve others sufficiently in the decision-making process
Desired:
Project Management certification
Education:
Bachelor’s degree
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.To Apply:To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided . For additional information, please contact Jamie Robinson at [email protected] . Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!About UsCTG is a leading provider of digital transformation solutions and services that accelerate clients' project momentum and achievement of their desired IT and business outcomes. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG has operations in North America, South America, Western Europe, and India. For more information, visit www.ctg.com.Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people are the culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people, reflected by our recognition as a Great Place to Work-certified company in every country in which we operate.CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.CTG is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. Our Affirmative Action program serves to promote occupational equality and diversity through good faith efforts. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.Submit a referral to this job (https://usjobs-ctg.icims.com/jobs/10418/program-manager-%28mid%29/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&iniframe=1&hashed=-1834384795)ID 2024-10418Title Program Manager (Mid)Location US-MO-Creve Coeur