Technical Program Manager

Partnering with Aquent, a leading technology company at the forefront of innovation is seeking a dynamic individual to join their team. This organization is dedicated to enhancing critical infrastructure and delivering unparalleled reliability, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the digital landscape. Here, your work directly contributes to projects that impact vast user bases and shape the future of connectivity.

Are you a master organizer with a passion for driving complex technical initiatives from conception to completion? Do you thrive on bringing order to intricate projects and ensuring seamless execution? We are seeking an exceptional individual to step into a pivotal role, where your expertise will directly contribute to enhancing the reliability and efficiency of critical infrastructure through strategic program management. You will be instrumental in overseeing significant infrastructure upgrade projects, ensuring that foundational systems are robust, dependable, and future-ready. Your ability to navigate complex technical landscapes and orchestrate diverse teams will be key to delivering successful outcomes that directly benefit customers and the broader operational ecosystem.

**What You'll Do:**

In this impactful role, you will be at the heart of critical infrastructure projects, guiding them from initial engineering concepts through to final construction and completion. You will serve as a central point of coordination, ensuring that all aspects of a project align with strategic goals and are executed with precision. Your contributions will directly enhance the reliability and performance of essential systems, making a tangible difference in the operational efficiency and customer experience.

* Provide comprehensive project oversight and coordination, working closely with internal project managers and external construction vendors.

* Manage end-to-end project lifecycles, from initial engineering design and construction drawing development to vendor work assignment and continuous oversight of construction progress and completion.

* Oversee daily activities of construction vendors and develop strategic production runway plans for upcoming months.

* Collaborate with engineering stakeholders to triage and resolve technical issues across various projects.

* Develop comprehensive program charters, outlining scope, timelines, objectives, resource allocation, risks, and dependencies for new initiatives.

* Create detailed project plans that segment projects into distinct phases, identifying potential risks and interdependencies.

* Collect and analyze program progress data, maintaining meticulous project trackers and status reports in collaboration with stakeholders.

* Drive program tasks, integrating principles of product excellence, inclusivity, and brand trust.

* Gather data to inform mitigation strategies, post-mortems, and escalation reports.

* Facilitate productive and effective meetings with diverse teams and stakeholders.

* Develop and deliver clear, organized program communications to immediate stakeholders.

* Document team roles and responsibilities across projects and create stakeholder maps.

* Identify and coordinate the resolution of any stakeholder misalignments to ensure smooth project progression.

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* Proficiency in Continuous Improvement methodologies.

* Experience with Portfolio Management.

* Strong Planning capabilities for complex projects.

* Demonstrated Team Management skills.

* Expertise in Stakeholder Management.

* Proven ability in Managing Organizational Change.

* Strong Technical Judgment.

* Proficiency in Execution and Governance frameworks.

* Excellent Communications Management skills.

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**About Aquent Talent:**

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Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.