Program Manager

Eliassen Group; Topeka (KS); Remote; USD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401k with company match

Life insurance

Job summary

Apply your program management leadership to drive delivery of software solutions for our client as a remote consultant with Eliassen Group. You will supervise Technical Program Managers and Scrum Masters, facilitate portfolio ceremonies, manage dependencies, and standardize processes across the organization.

You will establish tooling, metrics, and automation practices, coordinate resources and capacity, and partner on governance to deliver business value.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of Technology Program Management experience, preferably in data engineering.
• Experience with Scrum and Agile for enterprise applications; PMI-ACP, CSM, SAFe are a plus.
• Proven oversight of multi-function teams of 10-15+ including Developers, Business Analysts, and QA.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (preferred) or Jira.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with a Project Portfolio Management tool is a plus.
• Direct people management experience.
• Experience working remotely with a suitable home office setup.
• Strong understanding of SDLC models and both agile and traditional project management principles.
• Ability to be onsite for day-one onboarding with photo ID and personal laptop. Consultant must use a personal laptop.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Technical Program Managers and Scrum Masters while ensuring adherence to best practices and proper facilitation of ceremonies.
• Facilitate portfolio-level ceremonies, remove roadblocks, and align decisions with priorities across the portfolio or capability.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration, identify and manage dependencies, and drive continuous improvement through retrospectives and feedback.
• Manage Azure DevOps boards, maintain structure and processes, and drive accountability through metrics and insights.
• Capture monthly metrics, surface insights, and leverage data to improve performance and mitigate risks.
• Guide release planning activities and advocate for automation to streamline workflows.
• Manage resource allocation, address constraints, and report on utilization and capacity.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on goals, scope, timelines, and value delivery while adjusting to changing priorities.
• Coordinate activities, act as liaison with stakeholders, and provide roadmap tracking, milestones, and release updates.
• Identify and mitigate risks, and proactively resolve issues impacting delivery.
• Partner with leadership to implement and improve the Technology System of Delivery and standardize processes across business lines.
• Create metrics and reports with Data and Analytics, and maintain process repositories in SharePoint.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Azure DevOps

Scrum & Agile

PM leadership

Jira

MS Office

Data analytics

Stakeholder collaboration

Remote work setup

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Portfolio Management tools

Job description

Program Manager

Anywhere

Type: Contract

Category: Program/Project Management

Industry: Financial Services

Workplace Type: Remote

Standard Hours: Open

Reference ID: JN -112026-109370

Date Posted: 11/04/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/lftiOb

Description:

Remote

Our client seeks a Program Management leader to drive delivery of software that provides business value. The role will supervise and mentor Technical Program Managers and Scrum Masters, enable effective ceremonies, manage dependencies, and align decisions with portfolio priorities. It will establish tooling, metrics, and automation practices, manage resources and capacity, plan and coordinate initiatives, and partner on technology governance to standardize processes and improve outcomes. Candidates should be near designated offices for day-one onsite onboarding and must use a personal laptop.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $75.00 to $80.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor Technical Program Managers and Scrum Masters while ensuring adherence to best practices and proper facilitation of ceremonies.

• Facilitate portfolio-level ceremonies, remove roadblocks, and align decisions with priorities across the portfolio or capability.

• Foster cross-functional collaboration, identify and manage dependencies, and drive continuous improvement through retrospectives and feedback.

• Manage Azure DevOps boards, maintain structure and processes, and drive accountability through metrics and insights.

• Capture monthly metrics, surface insights, and leverage data to improve performance and mitigate risks.

• Guide release planning activities and advocate for automation to streamline workflows.

• Manage resource allocation, address constraints, and report on utilization and capacity.

• Collaborate with stakeholders on goals, scope, timelines, and value delivery while adjusting to changing priorities.

• Coordinate activities, act as liaison with stakeholders, and provide roadmap tracking, milestones, and release updates.

• Identify and mitigate risks, and proactively resolve issues impacting delivery.

• Partner with leadership to implement and improve the Technology System of Delivery and standardize processes across business lines.

• Create metrics and reports with Data and Analytics, and maintain process repositories in SharePoint.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements:

• 8-10+ years of Technology Program Management experience, preferably in data engineering projects.

• Experience with Scrum and Agile methodologies for enterprise application development. Agile certifications such as PMI-ACP, CSM, or SAFe are a plus.

• Proven oversight of multi-function teams of 10-15+ including Developers, Business Analysts, and QA.

• Hands‑on experience with Azure DevOps (preferred) or Jira.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience with a Project Portfolio Management tool is a plus.

• Direct people management experience.

• Experience working remotely with a suitable home office setup.

• Strong understanding of SDLC models and both agile and traditional project management principles.

• Ability to be onsite for day‑one onboarding with photo ID and personal laptop. Consultant must use a personal laptop for the project.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or technical school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Recruitment Transparency Notice

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ([e-mail], 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI‑assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre‑tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked‑in state/locality.

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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affiantive Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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