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Job Title: Program Manager
Location: Remote
Pay: $65-$80/hr
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Contract (2-3 months with possibility to convert to a direct employee)
Schedule: Monday-Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm)
A Senior Program Manager - Enterprise PMO position is currently accepting applications with our client. In this role, you will be responsible for leading large, complex enterprise programs while supporting PMO governance, portfolio management, and project execution. You will oversee multiple cross-functional initiatives, drive process improvements, manage project budgets and timelines, and ensure alignment with strategic business objectives. To be considered for this role, you should have a Bachelor's degree and 7-10 years of experience managing complex enterprise programs within a PMO environment.
Program Manager Job Responsibilities:
* Lead cross-functional program teams by developing project plans, monitoring milestones, and ensuring successful delivery of strategic initiatives.
* Manage multiple related projects within a program while aligning work with organizational goals and business priorities.
* Monitor program budgets, track actual costs versus forecasts, and proactively identify risks, variances, and mitigation strategies.
* Define, maintain, and enforce program governance, PMO standards, templates, documentation, and best practices.
* Build consensus across project teams regarding scope, priorities, staffing, schedules, and issue resolution.
* Partner with business stakeholders to define program objectives, translate customer requirements, and ensure successful project execution.
* Develop and maintain executive dashboards, portfolio reports, and project status communications.
* Support PMO operations, including project intake, portfolio tracking, governance reviews, and resource planning.
* Configure and administer project management tools, including workflows, intake forms, permissions, and reporting.
* Create training materials, facilitate user adoption, coordinate pilot testing and user acceptance testing (UAT), and support process rollouts.
* Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance project delivery through continuous process improvement.
* Facilitate organizational change by driving adoption of new tools, processes, and methodologies.
* Implement industry best practices while ensuring quality standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
* Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to project teams while influencing stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
* Perform other related duties as assigned.
Program Manager Job Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field required.
* 7-10 years of experience managing large, complex enterprise programs and cross-functional projects.
* Experience working within an Enterprise PMO environment.
* Strong understanding of portfolio management, project governance, and PMO best practices.
* Experience with project intake processes, portfolio tracking, executive reporting, and governance.
* Proficiency configuring and administering project management tools and platforms.
* Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and lifecycle management.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Suite.
* PMP Certification preferred.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present to executive leadership.
* Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
* Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while consistently meeting deadlines.
* Experience developing PMO documentation, templates, standards, and governance processes is highly preferred.
If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com
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