SAAS Project/Program Manager - Senior

at  Robert Half

We are offering a long-term contract employment opportunity for a SAAS Program Manager V in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. The role entails the management of SaaS applications and cross-functional groups, with a strong focus on enhancing the identification of SaaS apps through tooling and integrations. The successful candidate will be expected to work in a team environment to manage the delivery of programs and projects, ensuring effective stakeholder management and business engagement.

• Lead cross-functional teams to initiate, design, and deliver people, process, and technology solutions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for business sponsors and other stakeholders.
• Develop a high-performing team of business, IT, and third-party stakeholders.
• Implement best practice methodologies and tools into project execution activities, adhering to established Project Management framework standards.
• Manage project interdependencies within an overall program, ensuring that individual project goals are met and overall program business benefits are achieved.
• Oversee the development of estimates, benefit commitments, and overall project costs, including contingency.
• Monitor the project budget, providing updated forecasts and communicating potential budget overruns.
• Maintain effective communication within the project team, including producing accurate project status reports, decision logs, and other project documentation.
• Collaborate with third-party contributors to manage project schedules, risks, and issues.
• Anticipate expenditures, accurately forecasting resource needs/costs and properly accounting for expenses to meet requirements.
• Proficient in using project management methodologies and frameworks
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage teams
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience with planning and scheduling projects
• Proficient in managing project budgets and expenditures
• Knowledge of quality management principles and practices
• Ability to design project plans and deliverables
• Experience in managing stakeholders and integrating their needs into project plans
• Proficient in risk management and developing mitigation strategies
• Strong reporting and documentation skills
• Understanding of procurement processes and practices
• Experience with forecasting project progress and trends
• Ability to maintain logs and records of project activities
• Proficient in benefit functions and their integration into project plans
• Experience in collaborating with diverse teams and departments
• Ability to manage project progress and make necessary adjustments
• Familiarity with expense reporting procedures.
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