IT Program Manager 1.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Develop and manage comprehensive program plans covering scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation
• Define objectives, deliverables, and success criteria
• Establish governance structures and processes to oversee program execution
• Track progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
• Build and maintain strong relationships with IT leadership, business units, and vendors
• Communicate program status, risks, and challenges effectively
• Align stakeholder expectations and facilitate conflict resolution
• Lead regular program meetings and reviews
• Oversee program resources, including personnel, budget, and equipment
• Collaborate with functional managers to allocate resources efficiently
• Monitor budget adherence and optimize expenditures
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks
• Develop proactive risk management and issue resolution strategies
• Escalate critical concerns to senior management when necessary
• Maintain a comprehensive risk and issue log
• Ensure deliverables meet the required quality standards
• Implement quality control processes and conduct program reviews
• Provide strategic direction and mentorship to program teams
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture
• Manage and support multiple project managers

Skills and Competencies :

Skills and Competencies :

Minimum Qualifications :

High school diploma / GED and three (3) years of related experience, which includes two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory role.

Note : An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Preferred Qualifications :

Important Notes :

Candidates interested in employment with the SAO must :

All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This posting may close at any time prior to the published closing date once a suitable applicant pool is identified.

The State Accounting Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer

High school diploma / GED and three (3) years of related experience, which includes two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory role. Note : An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.