Program Manager

Summary

Join Hitachi Digital, a leading digital transformation company, as an IT Apps Portfolio Manager. Oversee the IT Applications Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring successful delivery of IT application projects. Collaborate with stakeholders, create executive presentations, and manage audits across various IT applications. Utilize Agile methodologies and SCRUM practices. Experience managing AI applications is a plus. A SCRUM certification is essential. This role requires strong project management skills, leadership abilities, and collaborative capacity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in IT project management, with a focus on managing large-scale application projects
• Strong proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
• SCRUM certification (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster, Certified Scrum Professional) is required
• Experience with Agile methodologies and practices
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proven ability to create and deliver executive presentations
• Previous experience in managing audits across various IT applications is required

Responsibilities

• Lead the IT Applications PMO, managing a portfolio of IT application projects and ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Develop and implement PMO processes, standards, and best practices to ensure project success
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand project requirements and define project scope, goals, and deliverables
• Ensure the performance, quality, and timeliness of project deliverables
• Identify, document, and mitigate project risks and issues
• Conduct regular project reviews and provide status updates to senior management
• Create and deliver executive presentations to communicate project status, risks, and opportunities
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies in project management
• Utilize Agile methodologies and SCRUM practices to manage projects
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration within the shared service IT PMO environment
• Engage with stakeholders in a techno-functional capacity, bridging the gap between technical and business teams
• Maintain a constant flow of communication across various stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency
• Manage audits across various IT applications to ensure compliance and operational efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a shared service IT PMO environment is a plus
• Proficiency in using project management software (e.g., Jira, Microsoft Project) is a plus

Benefits

• We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing
• We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent)