Senior Program Manager
Oakland, 94612 (Hybrid:2-3 days onsite per week)
6 Months
W2 Only
 
**LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY**
 
**SAMPLE WORKS ARE REQUIRED WHEN SUBMITTING CANDIDATES**

Note:

• Highly preferred candidates from within the service territory. They will also look at the profiles of candidates WITHIN THE STATE OF CA. Please do not submit candidates who are out of state/ no plan of moving to CA.
• A laptop will be issued if Local to Oakland. If outside of Bay Area – then VDI Citrix will be issued for remote access.
• EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: a personal phone and stable internet with speeds greater than 400 mbps will be required.

Position Summary: Seeking a highly motivated, capable Senior IT Program Manager for the team. The IT Program Manager will be responsible for leading and overseeing multiple IT project teams and programs, ensuring they align with the company's strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will have exceptional PowerPoint skills, project management acumen, and the ability to present complex business problems and solutions to upper management and executive leadership. Additionally, the candidate will manage vendor relationships and possess strong project management capabilities.
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in IT program/project management.
• Proven experience in creating compelling PowerPoint presentations for executive audiences.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Proficient in project management methodologies and tools (e.g., PMP, Agile, MS Project).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience in standing up Vendor Management Organizations (VMO)
• Experience with vendor management, including contract negotiation and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities
Program Management:

• Lead and manage multiple IT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they meet scope, budget, and timeline requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including schedules, resource allocation, and risk management plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project deliverables are met.
• Track project deliverables, lead meetings, issue meeting minutes and perform follow ups.

Presentation and Communication:

• Create high-quality PowerPoint presentations to articulate complex business problems, project statuses, and solutions to upper management and executive leadership.
• Effectively communicate project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
• Facilitate meetings and presentations, ensuring clear and concise delivery of information.

Financial Management:

• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Track and report on financial performance of projects, including variance analysis and forecasting.
• Ensure alignment of project expenditures with overall program goals and financial targets.

Vendor Management:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Vendor Management strategy and framework, aligning with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Create and maintain a centralized database of vendor information, including contracts, performance data, and contact details.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors and external partners.
• Monitor vendor performance and compliance with contract terms.
• Manage a team that conducts regular vendor reviews to assess performance, develop vendor score cards, identify areas for improvement, and ensure continuous alignment with project objectives.
• Work collaboratively with IT operations, Sourcing and legal teams to represent IT as a single entity with external vendors.
• Work with the tactical Vendor Management team, providing leadership, guidance, and support to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
• Regularly review and update Vendor Management policies and procedures to reflect changes in the business
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation, and performance improvement through effective Vendor Management practices.

Leadership and Collaboration:

• Lead, mentor, and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Liaise with various departments to ensure alignment of project goals with business objectives.
• Serve as a key point of contact for project-related inquiries and issue resolution.

 

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
 
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
 
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
 
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer. 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $60.00/hr.