Program Manager II

ManpowerGroup; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 94,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

Travel Insurance

401(k) with match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Program Manager II to oversee a portfolio of transformation initiatives in an on-site environment in Omaha, NE or Indianapolis, IN. This role involves governance, scheduling, and executive-level reporting to keep stakeholders aligned.

You will manage approximately 20 concurrent projects, define roadmaps and metrics, and work to optimize cost, performance, and schedule while supporting a long-duration contract through 12/31/2027.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering transformation programs with clear governance and single accountability.
• Ability to manage around 20 concurrent projects with visibility and control.
• Understanding of Agile and Waterfall approaches to support varied project needs.
• Experience building and managing budgets and providing executive-level updates.
• Plastics background check required; manufacturing/plastics experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide program-level oversight for transformation initiatives across multiple projects.
• Plan and implement program schedules from inception to delivery with consistent execution across component projects.
• Define and report the program roadmap, status, issues, and success metrics for executive audiences.
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate program risks and opportunities to improve cost, performance, and schedule.
• Facilitate communication and coordination among projects and stakeholders to ensure engagement and alignment.

Skills

Program governance

Multi-project management

Agile & Waterfall

Budget management

Executive updates

Plastics industry experience

Job description

Our client, Manufacturing and Operations is seeking a Program Manager II to join their team. As a Program Manager II, you will be part of the Program Management organization supporting complex transformation efforts across operations. The ideal candidate will have strong program governance and structure, the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, and the communication skills to deliver executive-level updates that keep stakeholders aligned.

Job Title: Program Manager II

Location: Omaha, NE or Indianapolis, IN

Pay Range: $68-$71/hr

What's the Job?

• Provide program-level oversight for transformation initiatives, managing approximately 20 projects concurrently while maintaining clarity across scope, priorities, and outcomes.

• Plan and implement program schedules, monitor progress from inception through delivery, and ensure consistent execution across component projects.

• Define and report the program roadmap, status, development issues, and success metrics, including clear executive-level reporting.

• Identify, monitor, and mitigate program risks; continuously seek opportunities to improve cost, performance, and schedule.

• Facilitate communication and coordination among projects and stakeholders to support engagement, alignment, and satisfaction.

What's Needed?

• Experience managing transformation programs and bringing governance and structure to a single point of accountability.

• Ability to handle a high volume of concurrent workstreams (around 20 projects) while maintaining program visibility and control.

• Understanding of Agile and Waterfall approaches to support program execution across different project needs.

• Demonstrated ability to build and manage budgets and provide executive-level project and program updates.

• Plastics background check required; manufacturing and plastics background is helpful. Experience supporting output services such as print or plastics is a plus.

What's in it for me?

• Own program oversight for complex, wide-scope transformation work across operations.

• Lead governance, structure, and reporting that help stakeholders stay aligned on progress and outcomes.

• Work in an onsite environment with a clear cadence and expectations for execution.

• Contribute to continuous improvement across cost, performance, and schedule.

• Support a long-duration contract through 12/31/2027 with a focused program mission.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

• Dental Plan

• 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

• 401(k), Plus Match

• 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.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.