Lead Program Manager
Posted at: 10/09/2024
Burbank, CA
Onsite - IT - Project / Program / Change Management - Contract - Job ID: 24-10020
Title: Lead Program Manager
Industry: Entertainment
Duration: 11+ months
Location: Burbank, CA or Orlando, FL or New York, NY
Rate Range: $106 – $123 /hr
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders, or Authorized to Work in the U.S.
Qualified candidates please send Resume directly to Jenna HInkle at jhinkle@inspyrsolutions.com.
Overview: The Lead Program Manager will spearhead the planning and execution of technology delivery within the Enterprise Technology team, specifically focusing on the SuccessFactors platform. This role ensures end-to-end delivery of technology solutions aligned with business capabilities and collaboration across support operations. The ideal candidate will partner with various stakeholders, including matrix projects and third-party resources, to drive strategic planning and delivery leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead program planning and strategy, including resource identification and forecasting.
• Establish and track key performance indicators to monitor project health and status.
• Analyze data to produce actionable insights and propose solutions for identified issues.
• Manage the Risks, Actions, Issues, and Decisions (RAID) log, facilitating resolutions in collaboration with project management teams.
• Communicate project status and escalations to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Build and deliver impactful presentations for very senior audiences, translating complex information into clear, actionable insights.
• Collaborate with business partners, solution architects, and delivery managers to foster strong relationships across the organization.
• Drive execution of complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with project vision, objectives, and expected outcomes.
• Develop governance practices to monitor projects and ensure proactive scheduling of deliverables.
• Oversee project financial forecasts, resource plans, and expense tracking.
• Implement process improvements in project management to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
• Foster a self-organizing team environment focused on continuous learning and delivering value.
Experience Requirements:
• 10+ years managing large, complex technology programs.
• 3+ years in a delivery leadership role.
• Big 3 consulting experience highly preferred (McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and Bain & Company)
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguous work environments and drive results.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, adept at engaging both technical and business audiences.
• Experience leading technology projects with a focus on innovative problem-solving.
• Familiarity with modern project management tools (e.g., Clarity PPM, Smartsheet, MS Project Online) and collaboration software (e.g., MS Teams).
• Experience working in Fortune 50 companies preferred.
Desired Skills:
• Extensive experience building impactful presentations for very senior audiences.
• Excellent collaboration skills in a matrixed organizational structure.
• Results-oriented with a proactive, action-biased mindset.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong resilience and adaptability in challenging circumstances.
Our benefits package includes:
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) retirement plan
- …and much more!
About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities
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