Senior Technical Program Manager

smartdept. is searching for a Senior Technical Program Manager for a financial client located in Columbus, OH. This is a full-time, onsite, 8-month contract opportunity. Compensation for this position is expected to be $76/hr-$86/hr depending on experience level and fit.

This position will encompass two main functions: Data Quality Management and Metadata Management. Working on a team of 12, consisting of analysts, specialists, and developers supporting both functions, the PM would coordinate work across teams; ensuring milestones are met, managing risk and issues, and coordinating dependencies within the business or other teams.

What You’ll Do:

• Manages multiple projects and orchestrates the results to achieve a broad program goal
• Plans and implements schedules and monitors the program from inception through delivery
• Defines and reports program roadmap, status, development issues, and success metrics
• Identifies and monitors areas of risk
• Continuously seeks opportunities to improve cost, performance, and schedule
• Builds and manages budgets
• Facilitates communication and coordination among projects
• Manages stakeholder engagement and satisfaction
• Maintains awareness of trends, business conditions, and internal processes and practices impacting component projects or the overall program

What You’ll Need:

• 3+ years of PM experience
• Prior experience with facilitation, organization, stakeholder management, reporting, change management, conflict resolution

• Experience with Data Quality teams and capabilities