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Job Title:

Sr. IT Infrastructure and Security Project/Program Manager

Pay Grade:

M3

Job Description:

Sr. Infrastructure and Security Program Manager will report into IT EPMO and will manage Programs/Projects across assigned domains within Allison Transmission. This role will provide Program/Project Management for complex portfolio projects and ongoing enhancements. This role will have Project Managers reporting to them. They work collaboratively across the company to assure quality, timely project implementations and business adoption.

Key Responsibilities:

People Management:Provides leadership and management to ATI badged Project Managers and Vendor Project ManagersManages projects, consultants and project resources, assures projects are delivered according to scope, design, budget and timelines as outlined by the Sponsor and as documented in the charter / Project Definition PackageManagers resource forecasting, planning & work assignment allocationsManage vendors / implementation project resources in a highly outsourced environment working with both on-shore and off-shore teams

Pre-Project / Project Initiation Phase Management:RFP/RFQ Process by collaborating with cross functionsPre-Project IT Steering committee sessions for alignment and approval to start the project executionManage CAR (Capital Appropriation Request) process to formally receive project execution approval and budget allocationCollaborate with selected vendors to receive SOWs/Change Orders to conduct the project work. Works closely with ATI Purchasing Commodity Manger to drive required cost negotiationsManagement of all the deliverables required for Purchasing Sourcing Process, Purchase Request (PRs) creation and management of Purchase Orders (POs)Responsible for leadership level status reporting of all Pre-Project / Project Initiation phase activitiesAlerts management and IT steering committee on risks associated with Pre-Project and Project Initiation Phase. Provides risk mitigation proposals for alignment and approval of leadership to drive risks to closure

Vendor Management:Collaborate closely with vendors/implementation partners and cross functional project team members to draft the SOW / Change Order to deliver the projectsMange the vendor labor cost negotiations working with Purchasing Commodity manager and IT Finance teamResponsible to manage the delivery of all the project artifacts based on the agreed upon SOW / change orders for all fixed bid contractsResponsible to closely monitor vendor resource engagement and project deliverables for Time and Material (T&M) contracts with focus to budget / cost managementProactively managing the change orders for scope changes or extending timelines with focus on delivering projects within the set budgetsBudget and Finance Management:Proactive management of project budgets across all the projects within the assigned domainsResponsible for Monthly budget forecasts. Provides required writeups to explain the deltas from forecasting to actualsResponsible to active management of all vendor POs (Purchase Orders) and timely release of funds from each PO based on the project delivery phaseWorks very closely with IT Finance Management team manage budgets, forecasts, actuals and PosProgram Level / Execution Phase Management:Follows ATI EPMO and cross functional processes to deliver programs and projects. Guides and coaches the ATI badged and vendor project managers on the ATI processes for deliveryResponsible to drive holistic program level plans considering all inputs and outputs that will be needed for program / project deliveryCollaborate closely with project managers and architects to identify all program and project level dependencies and engage right owners to drive successful deliveryResponsible to manage all the deliverables by meeting RTM (Requirements Traceability Matrix), program level exit/closeout criteria and program level success factorsResponsible to provide leadership to project managers to manage projects with focus on 4 Project Dimensions (Scope, Schedule, Cost and Quality)First level of escalation point for all the projects within the assigned domains. Works with Project Managers, stakeholders, and project team members to identify risks, risk mitigation plans. Leads team to draft the mitigation plan proposals and reviews them with leadership and steering committee members for alignment and approvalResponsible to provide guidance and support to Project Managers to deliver all the required project artifacts needed for Compliance with Internal and External Audits for IT projectsResponsible to work with project managers and project team members to draft the steering committee level updates at the program and project level. Provides updates at the leadership and steering committee level for all the assigned domainResponsible to facilitate project level risk / decision session with project managers, project team and all stakeholders.Responsible to manage expectations of stakeholders, Influences others to drive issues to resolution and leads team by an exampleResponsible to manage M&A activities (due diligence / integration phase) for IT deliverables when neededAbility to provide Technical support when needed for IT Infrastructure and Security projectsProduct Management / Product Backlog Management:Will be a key participant to draft the role and responsibilities of Program Manager/Project Manager/Scrum Master as IS&S matures to form Product Teams and adopts to continuous delivery via scaled agile methodsAbility to operates in the Agile framework using Scrum techniqueProvides leadership needed to identify and eliminate risks early and often, allowing the Scrum team members to progressAbility to plays the role of coach, mentor, instructor, facilitator, promoter, stimulator, and supporter for the product team

Key Performance Measures:

On time delivery of assigned projects with focus to alignment of approved Scope, Budget, Schedule, and QualityProactive Risk Management and helping project teams to drive Risk Mitigation Plans to overcome project delivery hurdlesCommunication and meeting stakeholders expectations for project delivery and meeting the project success criteriaEngaging right team members cross functionally based on roles and responsibilities defined by the project charterIdentifying lessons learned and continuously applying lessons learned as part of risk mitigation and project delivery metrics

Competencies and Behaviors:

The Highest Standards in Everything We DoTakes responsibility to deliver and can be counted on to deliver results in the right wayDrive a Positive ​Customer ExperiencePractices active listening to understand stakeholder needsGains the trust of others through active engagementImprove the Way the World Works:Learns and adapts quickly when facing new problems​Seeks out the opportunity to work on unfamiliar things and innovate​Teamwork​Participates in matrix teams to achieve work outcomesSteps up to either lead or participate in matrix teams to achieve work outcomes​

Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Information Technology, Business, Computer Science, or equivalent experience 

Experience:

Required:Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Information Management, Information Technology, Business or Computer ScienceA minimum of 8+ years of experience in progressive Program/Project and IT Management roleA minimum of 3+ years of experience in Program/Project level management of IT Infrastructure and Security ProjectsDemonstrated ability towards lessons learned attitude and applying the lessons from one project to next. Also has is able to adopt to continuous maturity and changeDemonstrated ability to successfully manage complex project through successful implementation using strong project management principlesDemonstrated ability to manage vendor project delivery resourcesDemonstrated ability to manage stakeholder expectationsProject management experience with an IT integratorPMP or SCM Certification

Primary Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Additional Locations:

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