Job Title : Senior Program Manager
Location : Denver, CO
Duration : 12+ Month Ongoing Contract (with possibility of future conversion)
Overview : We are seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Program Manager to manage two new high-impact programs for our Fortune 50 Telecommunication client, based in either St. Louis, Denver, or Charlotte. This role is essential due to the influx of new projects and capacity-driven needs and will be a crucial part of building these programs from the ground up, being directly involved in budget and timeline planning, creating roadmaps and program plans, and collaborating with high-level leadership to ensure program strategy aligns with current and future state business requirements.
If you are a Program Manager, skilled at executing and leading high-level, complex projects across enterprise environments, and looking to get in at the ground level of 2 major initiatives at a Fortune 50 organization, please apply today to make this exciting challenge your next career move!
Key Responsibilities :
- Manage large-scale IT programs with multiple interrelated projects.
- Align projects with broader organizational goals and strategic initiatives.
- Establish governance controls and monitor adherence.
- Plan and implement project schedules; monitor program progress from inception through delivery.
- Define and report on program roadmaps, statuses, development issues, and success metrics.
- Identify and proactively manage risks across all projects.
- Coordinate resources across multiple projects, ensuring efficient utilization.
- Identify opportunities for improving cost, performance, and scheduling.
- Build and manage budgets effectively.
- Facilitate communication and coordination among project teams.
- Engage and manage stakeholders to ensure high levels of satisfaction.
- Maintain an awareness of industry trends, business conditions, and internal practices impacting projects
Qualifications :
Education : Minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Certifications preferred (PMP, Agile, CSM, SAFE).Minimum of 10+ years of experience in Program Management, particularly in IT programs.Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.Proven experience in budget management and governance control implementation.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and coordination abilities.In-depth understanding of risk management and program success metrics.Excellent verbal and communication skills.Proficiency in JIRA, MS Project, MS Office Suite, and PowerPoint.Strong problem-solving abilities to identify and address roadblocks and impediments proactively.Experience leading large, high-level programsTechnical background working with teams such as software engineers and developers (nice to have)