Technical Program Manager

At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things!  We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross-platform certifications, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation.  

 We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business. These five traits are the key to achieving our purpose: Honesty, Reliability, Curiosity, Collaboration, and Passion. 

About the role and what you'll be doing: 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in delivering complex technology projects. This role bridges the gap between business needs and technical execution, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. This role will be responsible for managing a portfolio of projects simultaneously, ensuring consistency in execution, communication + best practices. An integral part of this role is to establish, develop, and manage the engagement strategy and the detailed project plan.

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of technical projects across multiple departments
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations, using tools such as Jira, Asana, MS Project, and Smartsheets.
• Coordinate internal teams and external vendors for seamless project execution, including installation, testing, and implementation of new operating systems and system software.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate tools and techniques; proactively identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Ensure technical feasibility and resource availability
• Oversee quality assurance and compliance with technical standards; with technical standards, including mainframe best practices (z/OS, tape management, scheduling, security, monitoring, etc.).
• Provide technical guidance and support to project teams, to project teams, including maintenance, debugging, and tuning of systems software.
• Communicate project status and escalate issues to stakeholders as needed
• Conduct post-project evaluations and implement lessons learned
• Research and evaluate new software and hardware products; assist team members and other areas with technical questions and problem resolution.
• Monitor and tune systems software for optimal performance.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing, training, and mentoring for associates; contribute to the domain body of knowledge and provide thought leadership.
• Support pre-sales and client engagement as needed

We want all new Associates to succeed in their roles at Ensono. That's why we've outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all Required Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. 

Required Qualifications 

• Proven experience in technical program management (10+ years preferred)
• Strong understanding of software development life cycles, IT infrastructure, or systems integration
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project,Smartsheets)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (PMP or Agile certification is a plus)
• Strong client management background
• Proactive problem-solver with a strategic mindset
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Skilled at translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Able to support pre-sales + client engagement needs when appropriate.

Ensono is a place to make better happen – for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it. 

We are a client-facing business, but we do encourage clients to allow us to work remotely most of the time so if you are not required to be on a client site, you can choose to work from home or in our Ensono offices.

Some of our benefits include:

• Unlimited Paid Days Off
• Three health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• 401k with company match
• Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
• Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and Sabbatical Leave
• Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
• Enhanced fertility coverage
• Wellness program
• Flexible work schedule
• Depending on location, ability to take advantage of fitness centers

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $70,000 to $112,000 annually based on a full-time schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs. In addition to base salary, other compensation programs, depending on eligibility, include an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, and an equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation Program.

Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP’s pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCP’s website.

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