Program Manager

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We are looking for a Program Manager to join our talented team. Program manager with responsibility for end-to-end oversight and delivery management aligned to the end-client’s strategic objectives for a custom-made Learning Management System (LMS) implementation.Project OverviewOur customer is a large, public cyber charter school in the USA. As part of a broad initiative to enhance learning and training opportunities for employees, the school has teamed up with top specialists to create the Academy. This innovative learning environment offers course-takers convenient access to diverse training materials anytime, anywhere. It offers a digital learning environment where students can study at their own pace while receiving support from certified teachers. The Academy aims to be a comprehensive one-stop system, facilitating role-specific courses and fostering continuous development for employees. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of learning and professional growth, this opportunity is for you!Hard SkillsProven track record with delivery management for IT Programs;Strategic mindset;Risk and Budgetary Management;Resource and Capacity Management.Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree;Project / Program Management Certification;Lean / Agile Certifications.Soft SkillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on innovative solutions;Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment;Demonstrable Leadership experience;Strong communication skills.ResponsibilitiesAct as a Single Point of Contact or Front-channel to end-clients of the Company;Own the entire LMS program delivery. This is a new program designed to build a new and bespoke Learning Management System, due to go live in 2026;Be accountable and responsible for all personnel and teams who are participating in all project deliveries for the end client;Coordinate and manage a Program Plan that aligns with end-client Senior Leadership Teams (SLT) and Corporate Strategies;Ensure a suitable governance structure and model are in place, which align with those of the Company and the end-client;Liaise with all stakeholders throughout the service delivery lifecycle, be they those of the Company, the end-client, or other third-party vendors;Work with the Product Owners and Business Analysts to define the scope of the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for the LMS;Manage a Delivery oversight team that provides oversight on all aspects of the program delivery, i.e., sprint development, upstream test phases, and release management, DevOps orientation, preparation for Live, and so on;Manage a Gantt plan that aligns to end-client timelines, captures and ensures all delivery milestones are met. This plan must align the backlog scope against Program Increments and must ensure software increments are released to upstream test environments (SIT, NFT, UAT, etc.) in a timely manner;Provide thought-leadership and problem-solving mechanisms to ensure minimal drag factor on the Company teams and all blockers, dependencies, assumptions are addressed in a timely manner;Understand the Technology Stack at an operational level. For example: MS .NET 8 Core, React 18, MongoDB and Postgres DB;Ensure no reputational harm on the Company.Work With Product Owners And Scrum Masters To Ensure Appropriate Scrum Delivery Models Are In Place, Which Ensure a Best Practice Approach ToManagement of a product backlog;Management of a product roadmap and aligned sprint plan;Determination of Sprint goals;Prioritization of a product backlog;Creation and management of epics;Creation and management of User Stories;Management of the Definitions of Ready and Done;Approval of User Story Acceptance criteria and product demonstrations;Review of Sprint metrics and overall Product BurndownRelease Planning.Manage The P&L For The Entire Delivery, MeaningEnsure projects falling under the work program are delivered on time and budget;Profit Margins determined by the Company SLT are maintained;Periodic review of delivery in terms of cost and budget utilization with a view to introducing optimizations where and as possible in a manner that does not increase delivery risk or does not reduce delivery quality;Review and management of tooling costs utilized as part of Business-As-Usual (BAU).Our BenefitsProfessional and career growth promotion;Competitive salary;Paid vacations and sick leaves;Internal Medical Program;Program for veterans (which includes mentorship, an accessible office for individuals with disabilities, legal support, and additional benefits);Flexible working hours;Regular corporate social activities;Regular technical training at our office;English courses;Gym, etc.