Job Title: IT Project Manager V
Job Location: Remote (100%)
Job Duration: 6 - 12+ Month contract (Possibilities of Extension)
Job Description:
Location: Remote role, Local to Charlotte, NC preferred. Would be open to other locations but must be willing to work EST time zone hours.
Schedule: M-F 8-5 standard. Some OT possible, on an as-needed basis.
Interview Process: Two rounds. First round video screening with direct manager. Second round video panel interview.
- We are seeking an accomplished Program Manager to lead a complex, cross-functional enterprise data transformation initiative.
- This role requires exceptional program delivery expertise, experience with data management implementations, and the ability to direct global, matrixed teams across business and IT functions.
- The Program Manager will oversee planning, coordination, and execution of a high-visibility portfolio that includes data management, data quality, and data governance activities.
- While prior experience in data management is a strong plus, success in this role hinges on program execution, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to drive delivery across diverse teams and time zones.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead the execution of a multi-workstream program, managing timelines, resources, risks, dependencies, and delivery across multiple functional domains
- Coordinate global cross-functional teams, balancing business, IT, and third-party contributors to meet program goals
- Apply Agile program management practices, including planning increments, managing epics and features, facilitating ceremonies, and driving continuous improvement
- Develop and maintain detailed program roadmaps, KPIs, and status reporting for executive leadership
- Manage governance processes and steering committee communications
- Ensure alignment between business goals, technology initiatives, and transformation outcomes
- Partner with change management teams to drive user adoption and business readiness
- Support vendor oversight, contract management, and integration into delivery plans
Education:- Bachelor's Degree minimum required.
Required Qualifications:- 7-10+ years of experience leading complex, enterprise-level programs or portfolios
- Demonstrated success in delivering large, cross-functional initiatives, ideally in distributed or global environments
- Expertise in Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe, Scrum of Scrums, hybrid Agile/Waterfall delivery)
- Strong stakeholder management skills across executive, business, and technical audiences
- Excellent communication and leadership presence, especially in fast-paced, high-change environments
- Proficiency with modern program management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, MS Project)
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with data-focused initiatives (e.g., data governance, data quality, MDM, data catalog tools)
- Familiarity with platforms such as Collibra, Alation, Informatica, SAP MDG, Snowflake, Databricks, or similar
- PMP, PgMP, or Agile certification (e.g., SAFe SPC, Scrum@Scale, PMI-ACP)
- Background in digital transformation, ERP modernization, or enterprise change initiatives