Staff Information Technology Program Manager

Role Overview:

Convera is seeking an experienced and dynamic Staff Technical Program Manager to lead critical information technology programs. As a key member of the Technology & Enterprise team, you will be instrumental in driving the success of our cross functional infrastructure, end user computing and technology operations programs. If you are a seasoned technical program manager with a proven track record, we invite you to be part of our ambitious journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership:
• Lead and oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex global technical programs.
• Provide strategic direction and technical guidance to ensure alignment with Convera's overall business objectives.
• Lead several programs of varying sizes in parallel.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across the enterprise, you should be comfortable being the face of programs that touch many parts of the business.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Risk Management and Resolution:
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with technical programs, ensuring timely resolution of challenges.
• Implement effective risk management strategies to maintain program quality and integrity.
• Stakeholder Communication:
• Develop and maintain strong communication channels with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates on program progress, milestones, and potential roadblocks to executive leadership.
• Resource Optimization:
• Efficiently identify resource needs across global teams to optimize program delivery.
• Work collaboratively with department leads to ensure the availability of necessary resources.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field; advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in technical program management, with a focus on cloud infrastructure and enterprise systems a plus.
• Proven success in leading and delivering large-scale, complex technical programs on a global scale.
• Strong background in one or more of technology infrastructure (AWS), technology operations, enterprise systems and end user computing.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams.
• Solid understanding of methodologies and tooling (Jira).
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• AWS certifications