Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Program Manager position! This is a 12-18 months contract and will be hybrid in Buffalo, NY.
This role will be a W2 employee of Lighthouse Technology Services. No C2C or subcontracting arrangements will be considered.
What You'll Be Doing:
Lead program planning and execution across multiple related projects impacting three or more business functions
Drive stakeholder and executive communication, regularly presenting initiative status to senior leadership in a clear and professional manner
Manage risk, governance, and dependency coordination across constituent projects to ensure program success
Develop comprehensive project plans including work breakdown structures, budgets, schedules, and resource allocation strategies
Monitor and control cost, schedule, and technical performance using appropriate tools and techniques to identify variances
Facilitate customer acceptance by managing changes to project scope and schedule using defined verification and change management processes
Build and lead high-performing project teams through mentoring, training, and motivation to boost morale and efficiency
Implement approved risk mitigation actions and workarounds to address program constraints and maintain project momentum
Coordinate resource sharing among constituent projects to optimize overall program benefit and efficiency
Maintain internal control standards and ensure adherence to risk and regulatory policies across all program activities
What You'll Need to Have:
8+ years of proven project management experience managing large-scale programs impacting multiple business areas
Strong knowledge of project management methodology with demonstrated ability to manage projects from initiation to close
Proven ability to communicate with executive management and influence decision-making across organizational levels
Experience managing projects with scope of $5M+, team sizes of 30-50 FTE, and durations of 18-24 months
Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to identify solutions while balancing program constraints and objectives
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills necessary to build trust, gain consensus, and manage stakeholder relationships
Preference For The Following:
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred
Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification and Master's degree are a plus