Program Manager @ Dallas TX

Program Manager

Location: Dallas, TX
Contract Type: Contract
Rate: DOE
Eligibility: US Citizen, GC Holder, EAD, H1, and TN also can apply for this role
Primary Responsibilities:

e-commerce and Retail - Must
Maintain the overall program schedule and milestone tracking tools to track progress, working with delivery leads and project managers for each track
Coordinate cross project activities, developing and controlling deadlines and activities while applying change, risk and resource management
Support weekly Program Status Report generation (accomplishments, in progress, risks, issues, metrics) and Monthly Steering Committee communication
Facilitate weekly / monthly manager / leadership meetings
Manage Program level Risk and Issue Management process.
Support project controls and communications
Develop new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization
Develop program and project management processes and metrics
Utilizing standard program management processes/tools, assess program status and provide recommendations and execute on course corrections as needed (don't just measure, actively engage to fix the problem)
Serve as escalation point for project managers regarding all issues and risks impacting program and release delivery.
Manage Scope Creep
Core Competencies & Accomplishments
Drive effective teamwork, communication, collaboration and commitment across multiple disparate groups with competing priorities.
Proficiency in statistical data analysis, lean six sigma tools and techniques for problem solving in a program management setting
Demonstrated ability to self-motivate and follow through on projects and be highly detail oriented
Previous experience managing programs in an ecommerce or retail environment would be of high-value but not required.
Excellent ability to communicate (written and verbal) with multiple levels of leadership as well as cross-functional business and technical teams.
Advanced proficiency with tools such as JIRA, SharePoint, Excel, Confluence
Creative problem solving, organization, attention to detail, flexibility and adaptability are crucial to the success of this role.