Develop understanding of the business environment and use that understanding to make informed decisions and drive results
Define program goals and objectives for LADOTD modernization
Develop project plans and schedules, including resource allocation, timelines, and budgets
Lead cross-functional teams to deliver programs and projects on time and within budget
Manage risks and communicate project status
Ensure compliance with LADOTD and State standards
Provide day-to-day support for ongoing processes
Conduct ongoing evaluation and improvements for processes, providing data analysis support for the agency’s workload demands
Manage risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies as needed
Communicate project status and progress to stakeholders, including senior management
Collaborate with stakeholders and teams to ensure program and project goals are met
Ensure compliance with program management processes and standards
Provide ongoing evaluation and improvements for program management processes and practices

Ten (10) plus years of experience in Program or project management, preferably application development
IT strategy, infrastructure design, and operational support for multi-site organizations
Business continuity planning and application migration
Application and process modernization
Strong understanding of data management principles and practices
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience presenting to senior management and stakeholders
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
Experience with Agile development methodologies
Experience with change management and process improvement methodologies (desirable)
Familiarity with cloud platforms and data management technologies (desirable)

Application Program Manager

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