Program Manager - Dallas, TX

Photon; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading program management firm in Dallas is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the launch and ongoing management of a critical program. This role involves driving collaboration between internal and external stakeholders to achieve strategic business goals. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of project management experience and exceptional communication skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for significant impact and process improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of proven project management experience, preferably in a cross-functional or multi-company environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point person for a new program, ensuring its successful launch and ongoing operation.
• Drive coordination and communication between internal teams and external partners.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines and resource allocation.
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise executive-level communications.
• Build and foster strong relationships with counterparts at partner organizations.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Project Management, or a related field

Tools

Jira

Asana

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and highly organized Program Manager to lead the launch/ongoing management of a critical new program. This role involves driving significant impact by facilitating collaboration between key internal and external stakeholders to expand our reach and achieve strategic business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership & Ownership: Act as the primary point person for a new program, ensuring its successful launch and ongoing operation.
• Departmental Coordination: Drive extensive coordination and communication between internal teams and external partners. This includes aligning on strategies, timelines, deliverables, and issue resolution.
• Project Planning & Tracking: Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including detailed timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and dependencies. Proactively track progress against the plan, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Communication & Reporting:
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise, and impactful executive-level communications to inform stakeholders on program status, key decisions, and performance.
• Facilitate regular meetings with internal and external partners, ensuring productive discussions and documented outcomes.
• Serve as the central hub for all program-related information, ensuring transparency and alignment across all parties.
• Relationship Management: Build and foster strong, collaborative relationships with counterparts at partner organizations, acting as a trusted partner in achieving program goals.
• Problem Solving: Identify and address operational challenges, process inefficiencies, and potential roadblocks, working collaboratively to find effective solutions.
• Process Improvement: Continuously seek opportunities to optimize program processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Project Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of proven project management experience, preferably in a cross-functional or multi-company environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a strong ability to tailor messages to different audiences, including executive levels.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Bonus Points If You Have

• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience working with large external partners.

Job Info

• Job Identification 23724
• Posting Date 08/23/2025, 01:54 PM