IT Program Manager at The Judge Group Inc. in St. Louis, Missouri

Job Description:

Location: St. Louis, MO

Description: Our client is currently seeking a IT Program Manager! This is a 12+ month contract to hire opportunity allowing of hybrid work structure in the St. Louis market.



Job Title: IT Program Manager



Job Overview: The IT Program Manager is responsible for strategic IT project and portfolio management within a specific business sector or department (e.g., Finance, Engineering, Operations, Business Intelligence & Technology support). This role ensures the maintenance of IT standards and long-term goals by managing staff and coordinating with stakeholders. The IT Program Manager acts as a coordinator between multiple IT projects, researching and overseeing the implementation of enterprise systems.



Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the IT relationship manager for the business area, managing and prioritizing the project portfolio.


• Provide consulting services for building business cases for new projects and facilitate business process analysis.


• Lead the implementation of project management best practices and methodologies.


• Manage multiple full-cycle project implementations, tracking performance, effectiveness, risks, and ensuring quality and consistency.


• Supervise and provide performance management for business analysts and development staff.


• Support strategic business operating plans to maintain organizational effectiveness and efficiency.


• Establish and enforce organizational standards to maintain quality service.


• Maintain professional and technical knowledge.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Prepare project status reports and perform special assignments as directed by the supervisor.


• Conduct yearly performance appraisals of assigned staff.


• Develop and present senior management reports on projects.


• Perform related work as required or delegated by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, or a related field.


• 5-7 years of experience in implementing and upgrading enterprise systems.


• Proven leadership experience as a senior resource in defining system scope, gathering and documenting business requirements, technical specifications, security and capacity implications, functional configuration, testing/pilot, and client user training.


• Experience collaborating with clients on business process enhancements.


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple task assignments within a structured implementation methodology.


• Strong oral and written communication skills.


• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.


• Experience mentoring junior staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certification.


• Extensive knowledge of program management methods and principles.


• In-depth understanding of the advantages, disadvantages, functional capabilities, and limitations of computer systems.


• Strong leadership, initiative, and judgment skills.


• Ability to interpret complex problems and develop effective solutions.


• Experience in training and leading personnel through matrix management.


• Proficiency in reviewing and maintaining program quality control standards.


• Experience with SQL and/or other programming languages.


• Deep understanding and experience with relational databases.


• Proficiency in using program management and presentation tools.


• Experience with program management planning and estimating tools (e.g., MS Project).


• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with users and the general public.


• Experience in resolving conflicts between team members.


• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.

Contact: dlagrand@judge.com


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