Program Management - Manager

 

Are you a talented professional focused on planning, executing and monitoring both Agile and traditional project teams? Are you a resourceful problem solver who thrives in the identification and definition of creative, effective solutions? As a Project Management/Functional Manager, you will help client’s set-up, manage, and operate their most complex projects, define functional requirements for technology solutions, and design and derive transformative approaches for technology systems working with a world-class team of technology professionals from Deloitte Consulting. 

 

Work you’ll do

As a Manager you will bring considerable Functional and Project Management solutions to clients.

·       Manage day to day interactions with executive clients and sponsors;

·       Manage and deliver components of client engagements that identify, design, and implement technology and creative business solutions for large companies;

·       Manage several concurrent high visibility projects using agile methods in a fast-paced environment potentially crossing multiple business divisions;

·       Use good judgment and skill to develop a project management approach suitable for planning and managing the effort;

·       Coach members of the team as needed to optimize efficiency of the project team

·       Responsibilities include, among others, managing teams in the identification of business requirements, functional design, process design (including scenario design, flow mapping), prototyping, testing, training, defining support procedures;

·       Develop and maintain relationship with top decision makers at key clients;

·       Participate and lead aspects of the proposal development process;

·       Contribute to the development of proposal pricing strategies;

·       Maintain inclusive team-oriented work environment and play an active role in counseling and mentoring junior practitioner within the organization;

 

The team

Systems Engineering

At Deloitte Consulting LLP, our Systems Engineering specialists help clients manage the complexity inherent with technology change, from requirements planning to architecture, testing to deployment, and beyond, helping to link their IT programs to organizational goals. And we offer a complete range of industry-leading services, including systems development, solution and platform integration. Learn more about our Systems Engineering practice.

 

Project Management Managers are required to have:

 

·       Solid understanding of software development life cycle models as well as expert knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management principles and practices and the ability to blend them together in the right proportions to fit a project and business environment;

·       8+ years of relevant consulting or industry experience managing and delivering systems;

·       5+ years planning and managing project initiatives in a Project Management Office or similar team environment;

·       2+ years EPMO (Enterprise Program Management Office) experience with global clients;

·       3+ years of experience with Project Management Tools such as Microsoft Project and Microsoft SharePoint;

·       5+ years of experience with Requirements Management and Traceability tools such as the IBM Rational suite and HP Quality Center;

·       5+ years of experience translating requirements into optimized designs and identifying alternatives;

·       A proven track record of successfully implementing projects using Agile methodologies including 8+ years of experience as a Project Manager managing large, complex projects in a high-tech development environment with multi-function teams;

·       Experience overseeing multi-function project teams with at least 10-15 team members including Developers, Business Analysts, and QA Personnel;

·       Travel up to 80% (While 80% of travel is a requirement of the role, due to COVID-19, non-essential travel has been suspended until further notice.)

·       Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

 

In addition, successful Managers will have the following preferred background:

 

·       Experience of projects involving solution development based on cloud (SaaS, PaaS and IaaS), web or mobile application architecture;

·       Experience of leading fit gap analysis for migrating applications to cloud platform such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud or Force.com;

·       Experience or passion for leading testing of applications on Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Force.com and/or Google Cloud Platform;

·       Experience with agile tools such as Rally and Jira;

·       Experience leading teams in a collaborative environment;

·       Experience managing work planning, monitoring, and reporting;

·       Experience managing requirements processes including conducting interviews and documenting requirements;

·       Experience managing design activities including design sessions and defining future state processes;

·       Experience with industry standard System Development Life Cycle methodologies;

·       Ability to work independently and plan and manage multiple assignments;

·       Strong oral and written communication skills;

·       PMP certification is strongly preferred;

·       Prior experience with SCRUM/Agile methodologies with enterprise-level application development projects. PMI-ACP, CSM, or equivalent preferred;

·       Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience;

·       An advanced degree in an area of specialization;

 

How you’ll grow

At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world.  From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs at Deloitte University, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.  For Project/Program Managers of all levels our Pathway Program offers a focused curriculum of traditional as well as agile methodologies, trainings and certifications from foundational through mastery   Explore Deloitte University, The Leadership Center.

 

Benefits

At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Deloitte can mean for you.

 

Deloitte’s culture

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