Program Manager

Manpower Engineering; Town of Hartford (WI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Program Manager to join our team in Hartford, Wisconsin. You will partner with Product Management and Tech Leads to define and maintain product requirements and scope, while guiding cross-functional teams toward successful program outcomes.

The role requires strategic thinking to align program results with business priorities and strong communication to drive executive governance and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (physical sciences or business; engineering preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in program or portfolio management; strong understanding of hardware, software, and systems/applications development processes.
• Proficiency in strategic planning, organizational alignment, and portfolio management tools and dashboards.
• PMP certification preferred; PgMP a strong plus; strong executive communication and enterprise-level risk management experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Management and Tech Leads to define and maintain product requirements and project scope.
• Define and maintain program objectives and success criteria, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Develop integrated program plans and schedules while managing complex dependencies across teams.
• Manage program-level risks, issues, and stakeholder engagement, including change management and governance.
• Monitor financial performance and resource utilization, communicate program status to senior leadership, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Program management

Portfolio management

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical sciences or business; Engineering preferred

Tools

Portfolio management tools

Dashboards

Job description

Our client, a leader specializing in the design, manufacture, and application of innovative vehicle controls and telematics systems for on and off-highway vehicle OEMs, is seeking a Program Manager to join their team. As a Program Manager, you will be part of the program organization supporting cross-functional teams across product development execution. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership to guide multiple interrelated projects, strategic thinking to align program outcomes with business priorities, and the communication skills to drive executive-level governance and accountability.

Job Title:Program Manager

Location:Hartford, Wisconsin

Pay Range:$125000 - $150000

What's the Job?

• Partner with Product Management and Tech Leads to define and maintain product requirements and project scope.
• Define and maintain program objectives and success criteria, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Develop integrated program plans and schedules while managing complex dependencies across teams.
• Manage program-level risks, issues, and stakeholder engagement, including change management and governance.
• Monitor financial performance and resource utilization, communicate program status to senior leadership, and drive continuous improvement through lessons learned.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor’s Degree (Bachelor’s or master’s degree in physical sciences or business; an Engineering degree is strongly preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in program or portfolio management.Strong understanding of hardware, software, and systems/applications development processes.
• Proficiency in strategic planning, organizational alignment, and portfolio management tools and dashboards.
• PMP certification preferred (PgMP certification a strong plus), with strong executive communication and enterprise-level risk management experience.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to lead multiple interrelated programs with cross-functional impact and executive visibility.
• Chance to drive governance, accountability, and continuous improvement across complex dependencies.
• Role focused on organizational transformation and readiness for new product launches.
• Support for program success through structured methodologies, compliance, and quality integration.
• Collaborative environment where you can mentor project managers and build program management capability.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.