Program Manager - NY, NY

Photon Career Site

113d • $64,000 - $228,000

About The Position

The Program Manager will develop project plans for highly complex, strategic initiatives using established project management methodologies/tools, including work plans, schedules, budgets, resource allocation, scope, and deliverable matrices. The role involves performing variance analysis (schedule, cost vs. budget, resources, scope changes) and making trade-offs with project sponsors as required. The Program Manager will conduct project risk assessment, quantification, response planning, and control, and communicate risks to clients, sponsors, IT management, and vendors. They will develop and execute mitigation strategies to manage identified risks, validate client and functional requirements, and ensure alignment with sponsor expectations. The position also requires assessing the impact of proposed solutions on existing technologies and communicating findings to stakeholders, recommending application products or solutions to meet business requirements, and evaluating opportunities for operational efficiency and business process improvements. Additionally, the Program Manager will prepare and deliver presentations to IT management, sponsors, and vendors, oversee pre- and post-implementation activities, and ensure project success. They will provide guidance and work direction to project managers, address complex issues requiring in-depth analysis, and define and recommend overall program strategy, aligning decisions with organizational goals. The role involves frequent interaction with customers, cross-functional peers, and managers to resolve inter-departmental matters, collaborating with business leadership at all levels, building networks with key contacts outside of immediate expertise area, coaching, mentoring, and training team members, and assisting in conducting team-building and development activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in project/program management, with proven success managing large, complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, and resources effectively.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in risk assessment, mitigation planning, and vendor management.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to guide and mentor project managers.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (MBA or related field).
• PMP, PgMP, or other relevant project/program management certifications.
• Experience working in a global, matrixed organization.
• Background in IT, digital transformation, or enterprise-level system implementations.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to evaluate multiple solutions and drive efficiency.
• Demonstrated success in change management and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans for highly complex, strategic initiatives using established project management methodologies/tools.
• Perform variance analysis (schedule, cost vs. budget, resources, scope changes) and make trade-offs with project sponsors.
• Conduct project risk assessment, quantification, response planning, and control, and communicate risks to clients, sponsors, IT management, and vendors.
• Develop and execute mitigation strategies to manage identified risks.
• Validate client and functional requirements, ensuring alignment with sponsor expectations.
• Assess the impact of proposed solutions on existing technologies and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Recommend application products or solutions to meet business requirements.
• Evaluate opportunities for operational efficiency and business process improvements.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to IT management, sponsors, and vendors.
• Oversee pre- and post-implementation activities and ensure project success.
• Provide guidance and work direction to project managers.
• Address complex issues requiring in-depth analysis and sound judgment in selecting methods and evaluation criteria.
• Define and recommend overall program strategy, aligning decisions with organizational goals.
• Clearly articulate the impact of program decisions on the big picture and vice versa.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Variable pay/incentives.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees