Digital portfolio program consultant - united states, san antonio oeste

Our utilities client is looking for a program consultant for a 1 year project in san antonio, tx. you will assume the overarching responsibility for supporting organizational leadership in their efforts at overseeing and managing its digital portfolio of programs and projects in enterprise information technology. the role is both strategic and program execution focused with strong technology enabling products and services and program and people management skills being a must. the role will be positioned to help focus leadership efforts around the strategy, roadmap, and sets of digital programs making the best possible use of all resources to deliver the maximum value and benefits from defined projects. the digital portfolio & program lead is a primary enterprise information technology source and resource to the investment board, steering committee, and senior executive engagement for communications and reporting the state and performance to expectations for the initiatives within digital portfolio.
 
responsibilities establish a program structure, governance, and engagement model for the digital portfolio and sets of programs ensure adherence to the appropriate governance functions relating to the program and in accordance with the enterprise guidelines, policies, and practices manges the planning, design and construction of multiple capital and/or o&m projects (e.g., modifications/additions to facilities and infrastructure) under supervision. facilitates teams, including team chartering, group problem solving and/or process improvement work. ensures the integration of sound project management principles and practices into all projects. develops solutions to critical business issues and presents alternatives. develops and submits business cases and/or project justifications for projects. develop detailed project plans and ensure project scopes, team responsibilities, milestone dates, and the procurement strategy are clearly stated for all assigned projects. stewards project to ensure project objectives regarding safety, schedule, budget, scope, code compliance, environmental compliance, and quality are met through metrics and benchmarking. develops procurement and technical specifications for vendor and contractor services. coordinates with procurement to solicit external materials and services as required for project deliverables, including stewarding purchase orders and contracts, paying invoices, and interfacing with storeroom personnel. negotiates with vendors and contractors regarding work scope changes and ensure that all contract commitments are completed on time per the scope of work and technical specifications. plans and monitors on-going design and construction activities for contract and industry code compliance, qa/qc program compliance, schedule performance, and quality workmanship for multiple craft disciplines. reviews and approves design documents and drawings for contract and industry code compliance, company standards and practices. coordinates the development of conceptual and detailed designs. effectively communicates issues and recommends strategies and tactics. interfaces with appropriate management levels including senior management to gain necessary approvals and manage risk in accordance with corporate governance. develops, reviews, and monitors testing procedures develops documentation of business processes within applicable divisions. coordinates project teams’ activities in conjunction with field operations for quality assurance. performs analysis of project data; generates reports and data. 
requirements bachelor’s or master preferred in information systems, business administration or it related field or equivalent work experience. pmp certification ten or more years of experience in the utilities business  seven to ten years of diverse roles and increasing leadership responsibilities across major projects or programs demonstrated experience in managing “upward” among senior leadership demonstrated experience in leading diverse teams familiarity with one or more project/program management methodologies (such as pmi, pmbok, prince2, agile, and smo) and across a range of projects and programs.#zr

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