Program Manager

Proactive Staffing; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Staffing seeks a Program Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute enterprise programs aligning with company goals and priorities. The role oversees multiple projects, manages stakeholder relationships, and drives cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful delivery within scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader and communicator who can navigate ambiguity, influence diverse teams, and drive measurable business results.

Qualifications

• 10 years of program management, project management, and leadership experience.
• Proven success delivering large-scale, cross-functional programs.
• Experience delivering strategic initiatives in complex environments.
• Preferred certifications: PMP, PgMP, Agile, Scrum Master, SAFe or related.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage program roadmaps, timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Define program objectives, deliverables, success metrics, and governance structures.
• Coordinate multiple interdependent projects to align with strategic goals.
• Monitor program progress and address risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Ensure delivery of milestones within timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate with business leadership, business units, technical teams, and external partners.
• Establish strong stakeholder relationships to ensure alignment and support.
• Facilitate decision-making and conflict resolution across teams.
• Provide regular updates, status reports, and executive communications.
• Improve governance processes and reporting frameworks.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues.
• Drive compliance with policies and procedures.
• Track program costs and ensure efficient resource utilization.

Skills

Program management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Executive communication

Risk management

Budget management

Change management

Problem solving

Vendor management

Education

PM certifications (PMP, PgMP, Agile, SAFe)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Program Manager : responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing enterprise programs that align with company goals and strategic priorities. This role oversees multiple related projects, manages stakeholder relationships, drives cross-functional collaboration, and ensures successful delivery of program objectives within scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations. The ideal candidate is a strong leader, communicator, and problem solver who can navigate ambiguity, influence diverse teams, and drive measurable business results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage program roadmaps, timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Define program objectives, deliverables, success metrics, and governance structures.
• Coordinate multiple interdependent projects to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Monitor program progress and proactively address risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Ensure delivery of program milestones within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate with business leadership, business units, technical teams, and external partners.
• Establish strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and support.
• Facilitate decision-making and conflict resolution across functional teams.
• Provide regular program updates, status reports, and executive communications.
• Adapt and Improve program governance processes and reporting frameworks.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues.
• Drive compliance with organizational policies, standards, and procedures.
• Track program costs and ensure efficient utilization of resources.

Skills and Experience

• 10 years of experience in program management, project management, and related leadership role.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, cross-functional programs.
• Demonstrated success delivering strategic initiatives in complex environments.
• Preferred Certifications: PMP, PgMP, Agile, Scrum Master, SAFe, or related certifications
• Required Skills:
  • Program and project management
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Stakeholder and vendor management
  • Risk and issue management
  • Financial planning and budget management
  • Change management
  • Executive communication and presentation skills
  • Leadership and team collaboration
  • Problem solving and decision-making
  • Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools

Start : ASAP

Duration : 30 months

Location: Cherry Hill, NJ area. Hybrid onsite 3 days/week required. No relocations.

Position Type: Contract

Hourly Rate : TBD

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