Hybrid Senior Program Manager: IT Projects & Delivery

Vivid Soft Global Inc; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided at worksite

Job summary

Vivid Soft Global Inc. seeks a seasoned Program Manager to direct multiple projects from initiation to closure within a hybrid Columbus, OH environment.

You will own detailed project plans, track milestones, manage scope and risks, and communicate with sponsors, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to quality standards. This role requires strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration across IT teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project/program management experience.
• 8+ years of full-lifecycle implementation experience, from requirements through delivery.
• Strong written and verbal communication, from front-line staff to C-level.
• Experience managing vendors and vendor-driven projects.
• Experience managing technical/IT projects.
• Proficiency with project management software.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical study preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, and closure
• Build detailed program/project plans with tasks, milestones, and resourcing based on scope and budget
• Track progress against the plan, monitor milestones, and take corrective action when the schedule slips
• Own scope management and make sure every change goes through formal change procedures with sponsor approval
• Identify and manage risks, develop mitigation strategies, and track them to closure
• Prepare status reports, run reviews, and report on program metrics
• Serve as the primary point of contact for issues and resolution
• Build relationships with sponsors, stakeholders, vendors, and external partners, keeping everyone aligned on timelines and objectives
• Balance workload against team capacity, plan training and orientation, and tailor and baseline project templates
• Coordinate and present proposals to agencies as needed
• Lead the final project evaluation review with stakeholders at completion

Job description

Vivid Soft Global Inc. seeks a seasoned Program Manager to direct multiple projects from initiation to closure within a hybrid Columbus, OH environment.

You will own detailed project plans, track milestones, manage scope and risks, and communicate with sponsors, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to quality standards. This role requires strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration across IT teams.