Program Manager

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Incumbents for this position are those who possess high technical expertise, advanced knowledge in a particular application, technology field, high demand specialty or highly complex business area. This position is a senior-level principal position within the PMO with overall responsibility for the management of one highly complex or enterprise-wide program consisting of multiple projects. Responsible for managing all aspects of the design, development, and implementation of the program. Provides daily work direction and mentors a team of project managers and/or other project management staff for a program with 2–6 projects. Ensures integration of the various projects in the program and adjusts project scope, timing, and budgets as needed, based on the needs of the business. Interfaces directly with all levels of leadership to manage and communicate program strategy, governance structure, status, and any changes to the program. Responsible for delivering all projects contained in the program on time, within budget, and in alignment with the defined scope and business requirements. Responsible for tracking key program and project milestones and recommending adjustments to the responsible project managers.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)

• Bachelors degree in related field highly desirable

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

• Program Management Professional (PgPM) certification preferred

• Possess high technical expertise, advanced knowledge in a particular application, field or high demand specialty (i.e. CIP, SNC Cyber Security, etc.) that is critical in managing a highly complex or enterprise-wide Program

• Program management experience required

• A minimum of 7 years of experience managing multiple medium/high complexity projects in a matrix resource environment, working with diverse project sponsors across multiple business units

• Experience influencing and managing project teams without formal direct reporting relationships

• Experience managing System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) projects using an iterative methodology preferred

• Comprehensive knowledge of PMI based project management competency areas and methodologies and experience applying these methods to manage successful projects

• Proven leadership in managing multi-company, cross-functional teams and/or projects

• Analytical skills are required to effectively manage activities related to budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, process management, risk management, quality control, and reporting

• Proven ability and determination to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

• Strong oral and written communication skills and experience, leveraging these skills to interact with all levels of management

• Effective interpersonal skills required to develop and maintain system-wide and external relationships

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills

• High-level understanding of IT infrastructure and application architectures is desired

• High-level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Specify major duties performed by the job and percentage (%) of time spent on duties.

• Lead and provide work direction to a team of project managers and business leaders to determine program scope, devise and maintain a workable plan, and to develop and deploy the solution in accordance with the needs of the program.

• Serve as a communication clearing house for all formal program status reporting

• Assess dependencies amongst the projects in the program and monitor the progress of projects to ensure continuous alignment with program objectives

• Develop and maintain all program deliverables throughout the program lifecycle and review the deliverables of the project managers on the program

• Identify program risk, develop a risk management plan and actively manage risk throughout the program lifecycle

• Identify and communicate the collective resource requirements of the program and work with responsible managers on the development and maintenance of a resource plan

• Manage interaction between the customer, vendors, and the internal project team members to ensure that appropriate relationships exist to produce positive program and project outcomes

• Develop and manage the governance structure and change control process for the program.

• Responsible for the status reporting, program estimating, monthly cost accounting and vendor invoice processing

• Develops and/or monitors vendor deliverables in compliance with binding statements of work

Skills

Program management, Project management, Agile, Pmp, Strategy, Change management

Top Skills Details

Program management,Project management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

none

Experience Level

Expert Level

This is a Contract position based out of Atlanta, GA.

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Atlanta,GA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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