Program Management - NJ

Photon•Wildwood Gables, NJ

3h•$40,000 - $140,000

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and deliver strategic, cross-functional programs that align with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex initiatives, coordinating multiple projects, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure successful program execution. This role requires strong leadership, organizational, communication, and risk management skills to deliver business value on time and within budget.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
8–12+ years of experience in project or program management.
3–5+ years of experience managing enterprise-scale, cross-functional programs.
Demonstrated success in delivering complex initiatives across multiple teams.
Experience working in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery environments.
Program and Portfolio Management
Project Planning and Scheduling
Budget and Financial Management
Risk and Issue Management
Resource Planning
Stakeholder Management
Change Management
Governance and Compliance
Vendor and Contract Management
Business Process Improvement
KPI and Dashboard Reporting
Strategic Planning
Microsoft Project
Jira
Confluence
Azure DevOps
Smartsheet
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Nice To Haves

Power BI or Tableau (preferred)
Experience managing digital transformation, cloud migration, ERP, CRM, or enterprise technology programs.
Knowledge of Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe.
Strong understanding of SDLC and technology delivery.
Experience working with distributed and global teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent leadership and decision-making abilities.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Exceptional stakeholder and executive management.
Strategic thinking and business acumen.
Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Program Management Professional (PgMP)
PRINCE2 Practitioner
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or SAFe Agilist (preferred)

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale programs.
Define program goals, scope, timelines, budgets, and success metrics.
Manage multiple interconnected projects and ensure alignment with business priorities.
Collaborate with business leaders, product teams, engineering, operations, and external partners.
Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies.
Track program progress using KPIs, dashboards, and status reports.
Facilitate governance meetings, steering committees, and executive reviews.
Manage program budgets, resource allocation, and vendor relationships.
Drive change management and ensure successful adoption of program outcomes.
Establish and improve program management processes, standards, and best practices.
Resolve escalations and remove delivery impediments.
Mentor project managers and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.