Program Manager

Cloudious•Torrance, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager leads and manages multiple concurrent projects and programs with end-to-end ownership. The role defines program strategy, roadmaps, governance frameworks, and execution plans; establishes goals, KPIs, success metrics, and reporting; and ensures deliverables align with organizational objectives. The Program Manager drives program reviews, steering committee meetings, and executive governance forums. The role engages senior leaders, customers, sponsors, and cross-functional teams, serving as the primary escalation point for program issues and risks. It oversees delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets, including resource planning, dependency management, capacity forecasting, project health monitoring, milestone delivery, and issue resolution. The Program Manager also owns program budgeting, forecasting, revenue tracking, and margin management; supports contract negotiations and business growth; and establishes risk management, compliance, quality, and audit practices. The position leads and mentors Project Managers, PMOs, and delivery teams; fosters collaboration and accountability; and supports talent development, succession planning, hiring, onboarding, and performance management. The role is a six-month contract based in Torrance, California, with day-one onsite work and four onsite days per week.

Requirements

Program management and portfolio management.
Strategic planning and stakeholder management.
Financial management and budgeting.
Risk and issue management.
Resource and capacity planning.
Governance and compliance.
Vendor management.
Executive communication.
Change management.
Agile, Scrum, SAFe, and Waterfall methodologies.
Business transformation.
KPI and performance reporting.
Leadership, influencing, decision-making, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Customer management, financial acumen, and organizational change leadership.
Mandatory skills: benefits management, project planning, pursuit/proposal management, risk/crisis management, and stakeholder management.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
MBA.
PMP, PgMP, or PRINCE2 certification.
Agile certifications such as CSM, SAFe Program Consultant, or SAFe Agilist.

Responsibilities

Lead multiple concurrent projects and programs with end-to-end ownership.
Define program strategy, roadmaps, governance frameworks, and execution plans.
Establish program goals, KPIs, success metrics, and reporting mechanisms.
Align program deliverables with organizational objectives.
Drive program reviews, steering committee meetings, and executive governance forums.
Engage senior leadership, customers, sponsors, and cross-functional teams; serve as the primary escalation point for program issues and risks.
Present program status, risks, financials, and business outcomes to executives.
Ensure project execution meets scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets.
Drive resource planning, dependency management, and capacity forecasting.
Monitor project health and delivery milestones and resolve issues.
Apply Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall delivery practices.
Own program budgeting, forecasting, revenue tracking, and margin management.
Monitor resource utilization, cost optimization, and profitability.
Support contract negotiations, change requests, renewals, and business growth initiatives.
Drive operational excellence and financial governance across programs.
Establish risk management and mitigation frameworks and ensure compliance with organizational policies, quality standards, and audit requirements.
Manage program dependencies and resolve critical issues in a timely manner.
Conduct periodic reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead and mentor Project Managers, PMOs, and delivery teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
Drive talent development, succession planning, and capability building.
Support hiring, onboarding, and performance management activities.