Project Program Manager

Compunnel • Full-time • Bala Cynwyd, PA, US • $80k - $120k / year • 5m ago

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Program Manager to lead and deliver multiple IT projects involving the implementation and customization of commercial off-the-shelf software, mobile/web technologies, system integrations, intelligent automation (RPA), infrastructure upgrades, and more.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing concurrent projects within a matrixed organization and will possess strong planning, execution, and stakeholder communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end management of IT projects, including software implementations, system integrations, infrastructure upgrades, and automation initiatives.
Manage 3 or more projects concurrently, typically lasting 6-8 months each, depending on complexity and lifecycle phase.
Oversee matrixed project teams, resolving resource availability challenges in a multi-project environment.
Create and maintain effort-driven, auto-scheduled project plans using MS Project/Project Server.
Reconcile planned project hours with timecard system data; investigate and address discrepancies to maintain forecast accuracy.
Maintain accurate financial forecasts, manage actual costs vs. forecasted budgets, and proactively adjust funding as needed.
Comply with all PMO-defined processes, procedures, and templates.
Identify and manage project risks, issues, decisions, and assumptions, escalating appropriately and timely.
Prepare and deliver bi-weekly project status reports to stakeholders.
Support project administration including updating actuals, reviewing schedules for compliance, and maintaining project documentation such as change requests, charters, and close-out reports.

Required Qualifications

5 to 7+ years of recent experience managing IT projects with budgets of at least $150K.
3 to 5+ years of hands-on experience with MS Project.
Proven track record of successfully delivering IT projects from inception to completion.
Demonstrated expertise in project management disciplines: planning, execution, monitoring, and controlling.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to drive results, manage competing priorities, and adapt to changing conditions while maintaining professionalism and urgency.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using MS Project Server in a collaborative environment.
Familiarity with effort-driven project planning techniques and MS Project's schedule engine logic.
Experience managing vendors and executing Statements of Work (SOWs).
Understanding of project financial reconciliation and forecasting tools.
Familiarity with PMO standards, methodologies, and documentation processes.
Experience updating timecard systems and administrative project support tasks.
Ability to work with limited project resources in a matrixed environment.

Education: Bachelors Degree