Program Manager - III (USD)

Horizontal Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizontal Talent is seeking a Technology Program Lead to drive strategic technology initiatives across a matrixed enterprise. You will partner with senior leaders to turn priorities into plans, manage dependencies, and deliver measurable outcomes in AI enablement, data strategy, and platform modernization.

You will build program roadmaps, lead governance cadences, manage risks, and coordinate with diverse stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery and value realization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience leading complex technology programs in a cross-functional environment.
• Experience influencing outcomes without direct authority.
• Solid understanding of software development, technology platforms, infrastructure, data, cybersecurity, and AI concepts.
• Excellent executive communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for senior leaders.
• Strong organization, structured problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to create clear program materials, dashboards, and presentations using PowerPoint and data visualization tools.
• Comfort working with Jira, Microsoft 365, and related collaboration tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional technology programs from strategy through execution, ensuring priorities are translated into actionable plans.
• Build and maintain integrated program roadmaps with clear milestones, owners, dependencies, and decision points.
• Facilitate operating cadences such as leadership reviews, working sessions, milestone check-ins, and escalation meetings.
• Identify risks, blockers, resource constraints, and unresolved decisions, then drive issues toward resolution.
• Coordinate across business, technology, architecture, data, security, finance, and vendor stakeholders to keep initiatives moving forward.
• Track progress against commitments, outcomes, KPIs, and financial expectations, and provide concise updates to leadership.
• Support initiatives involving AI, data, platform rationalization, and technology operating model improvements.
• Document actions, decisions, risks, and dependencies clearly and ensure follow-through on agreed commitments.
• Help improve program governance, reporting, and execution methods through practical use of tools and automation.

Skills

Program leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Problem solving

Data strategy

AI concepts

Operating model transformation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Jira

Microsoft 365

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Technology Program Lead to drive execution of strategic technology initiatives across a matrixed enterprise environment. This role partners with senior technology and business leaders to turn priorities into clear plans, manage dependencies, and deliver measurable outcomes across areas such as AI enablement, data strategy, platform modernization, and operating model transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional technology programs from strategy through execution, ensuring priorities are translated into actionable plans.
• Build and maintain integrated program roadmaps with clear milestones, owners, dependencies, and decision points.
• Facilitate operating cadences such as leadership reviews, working sessions, milestone check-ins, and escalation meetings.
• Identify risks, blockers, resource constraints, and unresolved decisions, then drive issues toward resolution.
• Coordinate across business, technology, architecture, data, security, finance, and vendor stakeholders to keep initiatives moving forward.
• Track progress against commitments, outcomes, KPIs, and financial expectations, and provide concise updates to leadership.
• Support initiatives involving AI, data, platform rationalization, and technology operating model improvements.
• Document actions, decisions, risks, and dependencies clearly and ensure follow-through on agreed commitments.
• Help improve program governance, reporting, and execution methods through practical use of tools and automation.

Skills

• 8+ years of experience leading complex technology programs in a cross-functional environment.
• Strong ability to manage large initiatives with multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and shared dependencies.
• Experience influencing outcomes without direct authority.
• Solid understanding of software development, technology platforms, infrastructure, data, cybersecurity, and AI concepts.
• Excellent executive communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for senior leaders.
• Strong organization, structured problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to create clear program materials, dashboards, and presentations using PowerPoint and data visualization tools.
• Comfort working with Jira, Microsoft 365, and related collaboration tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Skills

• Advanced degree or relevant certifications such as PMP, Agile, or Scrum.
• Experience in Insurance or Financial Services environments.
• Background in product ownership, business analysis, engineering, or technology delivery.
• Experience partnering with finance teams on program tracking and expected benefits.
• Familiarity with approved AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, or Claude to improve productivity and decision support.
• Interest in technology innovation and continuous improvement.

Horizontal is committed to building an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued. We believe equity and belonging strengthen our teams and help us do our best work together.

Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks.

For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement.

The pay range for this role is $62 - $100 per hour based on qualifications and experience.