Program Manager 4-PM4

We are currently accepting resumes for a Program Manager 4-PM4 position in Columbus, OH.

This position is Onsite.

Benefits offered: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401 K

The selected candidate will perform the following duties:

Face-to-Face interviews only

Local Candidates only (local to Ohio)

Will be required to be onsite at 1980 West Broad St, Columbus, 5 days a week

Day-to-Day Responsibilities include:

• Organizes, manages, and directs project team tasks and assures the proper application of PMO standards, tools, and methodologies in project work.

• Develops the project plan.

• Supervises and manages the project Stakeholders, the project team and project communications.

• Manages project risks, issues, and changes.

• Oversees and manages the project schedule and project budget.

• Manages conflicts and ensures successful project delivery.

This may involve leading projects related to Data Governance, Geographic Information System (GIS), or Transportation Asset Management program areas.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities include:

• Organizes, manages, and directs project team tasks and assures the proper application of PMO standards, tools, and methodologies in project work.

• Develops the project plan.

• Supervises and manages the project Stakeholders, the project team and project communications.

• Manages project risks, issues, and changes.

• Oversees and manages the project schedule and project budget.

• Manages conflicts and ensures successful project delivery.

The ideal candidate would have the technical qualifications specified below:

• Proven experience as a lead project manager, overseeing all phases of the project lifecycle from planning to implementation.

• Develop, adjust, and update estimates for project phases (planning, analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation).

• Ensure scope changes are documented, approved, and aligned with client expectations.

• Monitor project milestones and phases to ensure adherence to schedule, proactively managing risks and delays.

• Prepare and share periodic status reports with stakeholders, providing clear updates on progress and potential challenges.

• Create and manage detailed program plans, ensuring alignment with service commitments, performance metrics, and strategic goals.

• Lead the final program evaluation for stakeholder approval upon completion, ensuring quality and timely delivery.

• Tailor and baseline program templates, ensuring compliance with standards, procedures, and best practices.

• Lead scheduling and oversight of reviews, inspections, and quality assurance activities across the program.

• Coordinate with team leads to adjust estimates, manage timelines, and ensure successful execution of work packages.

• Present proposals to agencies and analyze program metrics to track and implement improvement measures.

• Manage program scope, risks, and change approvals, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and customer representatives.

• Anticipate and resolve issues proactively, addressing conflicts with sensitivity and tact.

• Ensure that program standards, procedures, and metrics are consistently followed, driving continuous improvement.

• Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure seamless project execution.

• Balance team workload, ensuring optimal capacity utilization, and plan program-specific training and orientation for team development.

• Experience developing project plans, inclusive of project scope, requirements, timelines and/or other project controls to ensure project success.

• Must have vendor management experience.

• Ability to develop strong client and working relationships with the team

• Experience working with government agencies is a plus

• Experience with geographic information systems (GIS) technologies

• Experience with transportation asset management concepts

• Experience with data governance concepts

• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint

• Microsoft Excel

• Visio

• Must have strong communication skills; both written and spoken

• Must have ability to work in a team environment

Required Skill:

• 8 years' Project/Program Management experience

• 4 years' experience with full lifecycle implementation projects from requirements definition through implementation

• 3 years' experience hands-on expertise with Microsoft Office products including Project and Visio

Preferred Skills:

Current PMP certification

UNICON International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.