Genesis Consulting Partners, LLC

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Job Summary: Genesis Consulting is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the strategic transformation of enterprise IT operations and governance across a large-scale public sector organization. This role will partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to modernize IT planning, standardize governance, and drive innovation aimed at delivering scalable, student-centered technology services. The Program Manager will play a critical role in developing and operationalizing a multi-year IT strategy, streamlining project management and financial oversight, enhancing transparency through data-driven reporting, and facilitating innovation in support of educational goals. Duties and Responsibilities: Strategic IT Planning & Roadmap Development · Lead the creation of a unified, multi-year IT strategy aligned to educational and operational priorities. · Identify and prioritize key technology initiatives, integrating infrastructure, data, cybersecurity, and application modernization into a cohesive roadmap. IT Governance & Process Optimization · Design and operationalize an IT governance framework, defining clear roles, workflows, and approval routes. · Establish governance bodies (e.g., steering committees, review boards) and support decision-making processes related to prioritization and escalation. · Standardize project request intake, documentation practices, and change control across teams. Program Management & Delivery Oversight · Develop and maintain a comprehensive project work plan, timeline, and resource allocations. · Ensure successful delivery of all program activities, coordinating across multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders. · Submit required documentation including weekly status reports, monthly summaries, meeting agendas/minutes, and deliverable trackers. Performance Reporting & Dashboards · Oversee the development of live and static dashboards to visualize project status, funding utilization, and key performance indicators (KPIs). · Deliver data-driven reports to support decision-making by internal and external stakeholders. Innovation Planning · Identify and assess opportunities to pilot or scale emerging technologies. · Create a structured innovation roadmap and evaluation framework. · Recommend initiatives aligned with educational outcomes, operational efficiency, and stakeholder value. Executive IT Advisement · Provide neutral, strategic advisement to DIIT leadership and project sponsors. · Act as a trusted partner in cross-functional planning and enterprise-level decision-making. · Align initiatives with broader city agency and technology partner goals. Ongoing Operational Support · Support implementation of new planning and governance processes through documentation, meeting facilitation, and change management. · Coordinate monthly program reviews and ensure alignment across teams and priorities. Requirements Minimum Qualifications/Experience: · Minimum of 7 years of program or project management experience, preferably within large-scale public sector or education-focused IT environments. · Proven experience managing multi-stakeholder, enterprise-level initiatives across strategy, operations, and technology governance. · Strong understanding of IT strategy, governance, innovation frameworks, and performance reporting. · Expertise in facilitating executive-level planning and cross-functional alignment. · Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills. · Familiarity with project management tools, dashboard/reporting platforms, and collaborative documentation practices. Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Information Technology, or another related field. Required Certifications: PMP or Agile Certifications preferred. Other: · Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. · Candidates must be able to be onsite in New York, NY as needed.