Program Manager

Bigfoot Staffing; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays and PTO

9/80 schedule

Job summary

BigFoot Staffing is seeking a Program Manager to lead projects from planning through delivery in a fast-paced environment in Austin, Texas. You will coordinate customer requirements, translate them into actionable plans, and drive teams to stay on schedule and within budget.

You will manage budgets, schedules, resources, and scope while keeping customers and leadership informed. This role emphasizes clear communication, proactive risk management, and professional collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in project management.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong communication with customers, leadership, and cross-department teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Meet with customers to understand requirements, expectations, and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Coordinate resources, assign tasks, and drive work to completion.
• Serve as primary customer contact and coordinate design reviews.
• Identify risks, address delays, and manage scope changes with cost impact.
• Track performance and report progress to senior management.
• Oversee final delivery and document lessons learned.

Skills

PM experience

Communication

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

BigFoot Staffing is seeking a Program Manager on behalf of our client to lead projects from initial planning through final delivery. This is an opportunity for an organized, accountable leader who enjoys working with customers, coordinating teams, and keeping projects on schedule and within budget.

About the Role

You’ll manage the full project lifecycle, turning customer requirements into clear plans and keeping teams moving toward completion. Along the way, you’ll oversee budgets, schedules, resources, and scope while keeping customers and leadership informed.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet with customers to understand project requirements, expectations, and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Coordinate resources, assign responsibilities, and drive tasks through completion.
• Serve as a primary customer contact, providing updates and coordinating design reviews.
• Identify project risks, resolve obstacles, and address potential delays.
• Manage scope changes, including their impact on costs, resources, and timelines.
• Track project performance and report progress to senior management.
• Oversee final delivery, document lessons learned, and identify opportunities to improve future projects.

What You Bring

• Five or more years of experience in project management.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers, leadership, and teams across departments.
• Experience managing competing priorities, delegating tasks, and meeting deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with close attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• An accountable approach to leadership and the ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status, as required by the client’s ITAR-related contracts.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at a desk and computer for extended periods.
• Ability to move throughout a production facility.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to perform the essential functions.

Benefits & Work Schedule

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• 401(k).
• Paid holidays and paid time off that increases with tenure.
• 9/80 work schedule, providing a three-day weekend every other week.
• Company-paid life insurance, with additional voluntary coverage available.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families.
• Hands-on training, professional development, and advancement opportunities.
• A collaborative team environment with company events and employee recognition.