Job Description
Perficient currently has a career opportunity for a
Program Manager to join our St. Louis team. This position is hybrid and requires being onsite 1 day a week in the Clayton area. Only candidates local to St. Louis, MO will be considered.
Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We’re a quickly-growing, global digital consulting leader, and we’re transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands. You’ll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.
Job Overview:
The IT Program Manager will have complete responsibility for the day-to-day management of the engagement, including all aspects related to managing our consulting team. The IT Program Manager oversees the development of IT programs in alignment with the overall business strategy. This role involves leading the creation and execution of program plans consisting of multiple projects within a large, distributed organization. The Program Manager partners with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on timing, scope, and budget related to associated programs.
Responsibilities
- Oversee IT program development aligned with business strategy
- Lead program plan creation and execution across large, distributed organizations
- Guide, coach, and mentor team members and project managers
- Demonstrate and reinforce expert knowledge of project and program management practices
- Create and deliver executive-level communication with Program Sponsor and Portfolio Manager
- Direct and monitor program documentation and performance communication
- Handle program reporting needs and provide overall view of program health
- Collaborate with sponsors on program financials and perform financial analysis
- Define and finalize program scope for highly complex programs
- Communicate issue resolution recommendations to decision makers
- Manage integration of vendor tasks and deliverables, and track contractual obligations
- Oversee resource requests and provide recommendations on resource constraints
- Monitor program risk and adherence to standards, escalating as necessary
- Conduct interim and post-program reviews to assess needs
- Incorporate security and compliance in all decisions and job responsibilities
- Monitor and implement task automation and process improvements
Qualifications
- 10+ years in consulting, with relationship and account management experience
- 5-10 years in Program Management
- Expertise in JIRA Dashboard and slide deck creation
- Strong skills in relationship building, executive presence, and navigating ambiguity
- Hands-on project documentation and industry best practices knowledge
- Experience managing large, multi-team engagements in complex environments
- Proposal creation and presentation leadership experience
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc.
- PMP Certification (preferred)
- Requires advanced knowledge in professional discipline
- Applies advanced knowledge of business and industry to recommend best practices
- Works independently with guidance in complex situations
- May lead efforts with moderate risk and complexity
- Acts as a resource for colleagues at all levels in the organization
- Solves and guides others to solve complex problems using analytical thinking and judgment
The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $73,008 to $170,640. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential equity or variable bonus programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview .
Who We Are
Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers’ expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients – the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.
What We Believe
At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you’ll become part of something truly special.
We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We’re committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders… and we’re not done yet.
Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting removed.
Disability Accommodations:
Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.
Disclaimer: The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.
About Us
Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We’re a quickly growing, global digital consulting leader, and we’re transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands. You’ll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, experience work-life balance, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.
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