Senior IT Program Manager

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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This is a hybrid role that can be based in any of our three hub locations:

• The Target Pay Range for this position in Loveland, CO is $154,990 - $192,465 annually.

• The Target Pay Range for this position in NYC is $164,335- $205,390 annually.

• The Target Pay Range for this position in Fountain Valley, CA is $157,190 – $196,460 annually.

​ At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

PURPOSE OF JOB: 

The Senior IT Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale IT programs within Antech Diagnostics, part of the Mars Petcare Science and Diagnostics (SDx) division. They will play a critical role in ensuring that projects are completed successfully, on time, and within budget while meeting the organization's strategic goals and objectives.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:      

• Develops a comprehensive program plan, including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements based on the needs of our Global Reference Lab line of business.

• Identifies and engages key stakeholders, such as project sponsors, business owners, cross-functional teams, and external vendors, to ensure alignment and support for the program.

• Defines and manages the program budget, including tracking and reporting on expenditures. Allocate and optimize resources to achieve program goals.

• Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues that may impact the program's success. Develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.

• Establish a governance structure to facilitate decision-making, issue escalation, and communication across program stakeholders. Ensure compliance with organizational policies and standards.

• Lead and motivate a diverse team of product owners, technical specialists, and other resources. Provide guidance, support, and performance feedback to team members.

• Monitors and tracks program progress, ensuring that projects are executed according to plan. Identify and resolve conflicts, dependencies, and bottlenecks that may impede progress.

• Regularly communicates program status, updates, and risks to senior management, stakeholders, and project teams. Prepare and present reports, presentations, and dashboards as required.

• Establish and enforce quality standards and best practices for program deliverables. Conduct regular reviews and audits to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.

• Develop and implement change management strategies to support the successful adoption and integration of program deliverables within the organization.

• Conduct post-program evaluations to capture lessons learned and best practices. Apply insights to future programs and initiatives.

• Identify opportunities to improve program management processes, tools, and methodologies. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with business/technical degree preferred in a science, technical, or engineering domain or related field.

• 5+ years of experience as an IT Program Manager, overseeing large-scale IT programs or projects.

• Experience leading business process design and improvement in the scope of large systems implementation, preferably in a laboratory, clinical bioinformatics environment (LIMS/ Analytical Software).  

• 8+ years of experience working in a cross-functional team environment with a track record of being a part of software projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience working in an Agile/SCRUM environment.

• Working knowledge