Lead Technical Program Manager

Hobbsnews; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Program Manager to lead complex IT delivery initiatives. This role requires a blend of technical knowledge and program management expertise, ensuring alignment across teams and driving clarity on objectives. You will manage large-scale projects, mitigate risks, and mentor other managers. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for technology and a knack for problem-solving, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic environment that values diversity and innovation.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in program management.
• Strong understanding of software development and SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex IT delivery plans across multiple technical products.
• Define program structure and create unified plans to meet objectives.

Skills

Program Management

Project Management Methodologies

Agile Tools

Financial Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems

Tools

Agile Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

What's the role?

Plans, coordinates, and actively manages the IT delivery plans for complex, cross-functional technical solutions that generally span multiple technical products. Manages the end-to-end plan, including all changes needed to technical products in support of initiative outcomes. Projects often involve network, server, software implementation and upgrades, PC deployment, and similar tasks.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

1. Accountable for aligning one or more large, complex programs consisting of multiple efforts.
2. Makes connections across teams and work streams to identify and facilitate interdependencies.
3. Defines the program structure and creates a unified plan to deliver on the program objectives.
4. Drives clarity on objectives, priorities, and measures.
5. Identifies, assesses, and mitigates program risks and issues, and removes impediments.
6. May lead or mentor program managers.

Bring your best! What this role needs:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent education and work experience.
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience.
• Five or more years of program management experience in technology and/or business functions, with knowledge of program management methodologies & governance.
• Experience with project management methodologies & SDLC, and familiarity with project management / agile tools.
• Financial and team management skills.
• Understanding of software development, testing, implementation, and technical concepts.
• Ability to collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and business leaders.
• Experience managing large-scale, cross-functional initiatives using various delivery methodologies (waterfall, agile, lean, scrum, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Intellectual curiosity, a desire to learn, ask questions, and become a subject matter expert.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and provide thought leadership.
• Capability to solve unique problems with broad business impact, requiring innovative thinking.
• Influences resource allocation and program direction within departmental policies and industry standards.
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex or sensitive information and build consensus.

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Compensation Range:

Start: $102,060.00

End: $189,540.00

Geographic Specific Pay Structure:

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