Job Description
Job Description
Job title: 1322: Program Manager
Duration: 12 Month(s)
Location: 123 Main Street, White Plains, NY 10601 (Hybrid)
Client: NYPA (New York Power Authority)
Rate: $65 per hour on W2.
Job Description:
Job Functions & Responsibilities:
• Oversee and manage projects, ensuring alignment with business and IT objectives and strategic goals. • Define program and project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. • Develop and manage detailed program and project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and design solutions. • Lead and manage IT projects, ensuring alignment with both business and IT objectives and strategic goals. • Define the scope, objectives, and deliverables of programs and projects in collaboration with senior management and key stakeholders. • Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation. • Engage with stakeholders and work with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design optimal solutions, provide updates, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives. • Ensure seamless integration of cybersecurity measures, data protection protocols, and other critical components. • Monitor project progress and address any issues or risks throughout the project lifecycle. • Manage the RFP process, including issuing bids, evaluating proposals, and selecting the most suitable solutions. • Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to build, test, and implement project deliverables. • Communicate project status, risks, and issues to senior management and stakeholders. • Lead and mentor project teams, offering guidance and support to ensure successful project execution. • Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment. • Oversee and manage project budgets, ensuring they align with program requirements. • Monitor and control project expenditures to stay within budget constraints. • Identify and manage project risks, developing strategies to mitigate potential challenges. • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices. • Promote continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and implementing best practices. • Ensure the seamless integration of AI models, data platforms, and other necessary components. • Monitor progress and manage any issues or risks that arise during the project lifecycle. • Coordinate the RFP process, including going out to bid, evaluating proposals, and selecting the best solution. • Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to build, test, and implement the projects. • Support the establishment of an AI Center of Excellence (CoE) to drive AI strategy, standards, and best practices. • Engage with key stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives. • Communicate program status, risks, and issues to senior management and other stakeholders. • Lead and mentor project teams, providing guidance and support to ensure successful project execution. • Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment. • Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources. • Monitor and control project expenditures to stay within budget. • Identify and manage program risks, developing mitigation strategies to address potential challenges. • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices. • Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and implementing best practices.
Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. • PMP, PgMP, or similar project/program management certification. • Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in IT project/program management, with a focus on AI and cloud platforms.• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred. • PMP, PgMP, or equivalent project/program management certification. • 8-10 years of experience in IT project/program management, with a focus on cybersecurity and cloud platforms. • Proficiency in cybersecurity technologies, including threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response. • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment. • Knowledge of Azure and AI technologies, including large language models and modern data platforms. • Experience with AI governance frameworks and AI Centers of Excellence. • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Education & Certifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field. • Certification in project management (e.g., PMP) is preferred. • Industry certifications relevant to cybersecurity, data protection, and other related fields are advantageous.
Company DescriptionAt Ethire Solutions, we combine deep recruiting expertise with the power of AI/ML-driven talent intelligence, helping us build smarter talent pipelines and accelerate hiring outcomes — even for niche and hard-to-fill roles. From finding specialized talent to delivering complex IT solutions, we help businesses and government agencies stay ahead with the right people and the right tech — delivered right, every time.
Company Description
At Ethire Solutions, we combine deep recruiting expertise with the power of AI/ML-driven talent intelligence, helping us build smarter talent pipelines and accelerate hiring outcomes — even for niche and hard-to-fill roles. From finding specialized talent to delivering complex IT solutions, we help businesses and government agencies stay ahead with the right people and the right tech — delivered right, every time.