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We are looking for Program Manager, Senior hybrid/Oakland, CA. Anyone interested can share your resume at pkumar@radiansys.com

Requisition Title: Program Manager, Senior hybrid/Oakland, CA

Location: Oakland, CA

Contract W2 only

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY. Hybrid

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: a personal phone and stable internet with speeds greater

than 400 mbps will be required.

Position Summary

Seeking a highly motivated, capable IT Program Manager, Senior for

the Supplier Relation Office (SRO) 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.

Responsibilities

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

Qualifications

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.

Regards,

Pinku Kumar

Talent Acquisition – Radiansys Inc.

39510 Paseo Padre Pkwy #110, Fremont, CA 94538

Direct: 510 790 2000 Ext 1006

Email: pkumar@radiansys.com