IT Program Manager - Vendor Oversight (Contract)

Smart Cloud Solution; Ohio; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A Columbus, Ohio-based contract Program Manager will cover an internal Project Manager, overseeing a portfolio of IT projects with strong vendor oversight and procurement involvement. The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking scope, schedule, and budget, and delivering solution delivery across business units.

Responsibilities include managing vendor relationships, monitoring deliverables, and communicating status to leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing complex IT projects across full life cycles.
• Experience overseeing vendor relationships and procurement-involved IT initiatives.
• Strong communication skills to bridge business requirements and technical delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple IT projects against plans, milestones, and deliverables.
• Oversee vendor performance and contractual compliance across initiatives.
• Serve as primary point of contact for project communications with cross-functional teams.
• Identify risks and dependencies and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure adherence to IT governance, security, and quality standards.

Skills

IT project management

Vendor oversight

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Microsoft Project

Job description

A Columbus, Ohio-based contract Program Manager will cover an internal Project Manager, overseeing a portfolio of IT projects with strong vendor oversight and procurement involvement. The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking scope, schedule, and budget, and delivering solution delivery across business units.

Responsibilities include managing vendor relationships, monitoring deliverables, and communicating status to leadership.