Piper Companies is hiring a Program Manager for an award-winning company located in the Raleigh-Durham Area. The Program Manager will work closely with product operations to support product-aligned delivery models. The Program Manager role requires time in office 3 days per week in Durham, NC.
Responsibilities of the Program Manager:
Align the portfolio by driving quarterly executive prioritization and ensuring initiatives tie to strategic goals
Increase delivery visibility by leading monthly execution reviews, standardizing reporting, and maintaining a unified risks/issues view
Strengthen change management by applying a lean framework, reinforcing ownership, and ensuring consistent executive‑aligned communication
Improve delivery outcomes by resolving at‑risk initiative issues, shaping system‑level roadmaps, and supporting strong UAT and discovery practices
Lead cross‑functional coordination by supporting teams with complex dependencies and ensuring smooth sequencing across IT and product groups
Requirements of the Program Manager:
Senior program leadership with 8+ years of project management experience and 3+ years leading complex technical programs or multi‑team portfolios
Education and tooling proficiency including a bachelor''s degree in business, Finance, Technology, or related fields, plus experience with SaaS project tools such as Smartsheet and JIRA; certifications like PMP, PfMP, or SAFe are a plus
Technical and SDLC fluency including software‑development experience, ability to translate velocity and SDLC data into executive insights, and practical understanding of AI in IT/software work
High‑EQ executive influence with strong relationship skills, proven ability to influence senior leaders, and the diplomacy to partner with technical squads while respecting ownership boundaries
Adaptive delivery expertise with Agile/Scrum fluency, ability to apply hybrid or waterfall approaches, strong dependency management, and capability to drive large‑scale roadmaps and resolve at‑risk initiatives
Compensation for the Program Manager:
$140,000-$155,000
10% bonus
Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law