Program Manager- Program management- Springfield

Photon; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental benefits

401k retirement plan

Variable pay/incentives

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a highly organized and results-driven Program Manager to oversee strategic initiatives and manage multiple projects across various teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with over 8 years of program management experience. This role offers a competitive salary within the range of USD 54,000 to USD 189,000, along with comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits. Independent contractors are also encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of program/project management experience in relevant industry.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Proven experience managing cross-functional and distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Define, plan, and manage large-scale programs aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, product, and business units.
• Establish program governance, milestones, timelines, and success metrics.
• Monitor and report program progress, risks, dependencies, and budget adherence.

Skills

Program & Project Management

Risk & Dependency Management

Budgeting & Resource Planning

Agile & Waterfall Methodologies

Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen

Excellent Written & Verbal Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and results-driven Program Manager to oversee strategic initiatives, manage multiple projects, and ensure seamless execution across cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills with proven experience in delivering complex programs on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, plan, and manage large-scale programs aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, product, and business units.
• Establish program governance, milestones, timelines, and success metrics.
• Monitor and report program progress, risks, dependencies, and budget adherence.
• Ensure alignment between business objectives and program deliverables.
• Facilitate effective communication between stakeholders and leadership.
• Identify risks, resolve conflicts, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement in program management practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8+ years of program/project management experience in [industry/sector].
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, PMP/Prince2 certification is a plus).
• Proven experience managing cross-functional and distributed teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

Skills & Competencies

• Program & Project Management
• Risk & Dependency Management
• Budgeting & Resource Planning
• Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
• Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
• Excellent Written & Verbal Communication

Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 54,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 189,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post