Our client is seeking a senior-level IT Project/Program Manager to support key digital transformation initiatives within a large enterprise environment. This individual will lead multiple software development projects, manage cross-functional teams, and drive successful project execution from concept through implementation. The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, organizational alignment, and project delivery expertise within Agile software development environments.
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end project and program management activities for complex software development initiatives.
Manage project planning, execution, delivery, risk management, budgeting, and reporting.
Develop and maintain project charters, schedules, timelines, and communications plans.
Drive alignment across business stakeholders, product owners, engineering teams, and leadership.
Facilitate project scope definition, prioritization, and governance activities.
Manage projects through concept, prototype, pilot, implementation, and post-launch phases.
Monitor project health, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
Lead organizational change management efforts and support business transformation initiatives.
Coordinate activities across geographically distributed teams in the U.S., India, and Slovakia.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring successful delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
Create executive-level presentations, status reports, project metrics, and dashboards.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Must-Have Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university plus 10+ years of relevant experience; OR
Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, or related field plus 8+ years of relevant experience.
Required Experience
8+ years of project management experience leading projects from initiation through delivery.
8+ years of direct project management experience supporting software engineering teams within Agile development environments.
Experience leading end-to-end program management in cross-functional matrix organizations.
Proven ability to create and facilitate project charters, scope definition, planning sessions, and stakeholder alignment.
Experience working closely with business partners, product managers, and software engineering teams.