What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at Ventures Unlimited Inc?
Position: Methodology Lead – UBOS | Program Manager
Location: Harrisburg / Middletown, PA (Hybrid – Remote with onsite requirements)
Engagement: Long-term contract
- Remote work with 1 week onsite per month in Middletown, PA
- Must be able to report onsite within 3 hours if required
- Onsite orientation required (equipment pickup in person)
- Potential onsite post go-live support (rotational, short-term)
Key Responsibilities
- Define, implement, and govern PMO and software delivery methodologies across Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid environments
- Design delivery frameworks, execution standards, playbooks, templates, and governance models aligned with PMBOK and Agile best practices
- Partner with program leadership, project managers, product owners, Scrum Masters, and engineering teams to ensure consistent delivery outcomes
- Serve as Azure DevOps (ADO) Subject Matter Expert, governing work item hierarchy, backlog management, dependency tracking, and reporting
- Design and maintain Power BI executive dashboards to track delivery health, predictability, risks, and trends
- Define and standardize delivery metrics such as velocity, throughput, cycle time, milestone performance, and resource utilization
- Conduct delivery health checks, audits, and governance reviews; identify risks and drive corrective actions
- Support program planning, forecasting, release management, and operational transition
- Provide hands-on coaching, training, and change management support for delivery practices
- Fully document all work including methodologies, designs, diagrams, test plans, impact analysis, and best practices
Required Skills & Experience
- 10 years of experience in PMO, program delivery, or delivery excellence roles
- Deep expertise in PMO methodology and large-scale software delivery
- Prior experience establishing methodology for:
- SAP BRIM implementation
- Microsoft Dynamics implementation
- Strong hands-on experience in Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery models
- Expert-level experience with Azure DevOps (ADO)
- Expert-level experience with Power BI (data modeling, dashboards, executive reporting)
- Proven ability to translate complex delivery concepts into actionable guidance for technical and executive stakeholders
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Lean Agile, SAFe, or Delivery Excellence certifications preferred