Program Manager, Software Development (Contract)

Korn Ferry; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organizational consulting firm is seeking a Program Manager for Software Development on a six-month contract with the possibility for extension. This role involves leading high-impact programs across the Software Development Life Cycle, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and enhancing internal processes within a collaborative and dynamic environment. Suitable candidates will have extensive experience in program management and relevant certifications, with strong communication and collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in program management within an enterprise SaaS environment.
• Program management certifications such as PgMP, PMP, or equivalent.
• Agile training or relevant experience (e.g., SAFe, CSM).

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic, high-impact programs involving multiple stakeholders.
• Create and manage project plans, deliverables, and communication strategies.
• Drive improvements in internal processes across the Software Development Life Cycle.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Smartsheet

Atlassian (Jira/Confluence)

PowerBi/Tableau

Job description

Program Manager, Software Development (Contract)

Requisition ID

22922

Country United States of America

Location type Remote

About Us

Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm. We help clients synchronize strategy and talent to drive superior performance. Korn Ferry works with organizations to design their structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people to bring their strategy to life. And we advise them on how to reward, develop, and motivate their people. Our 10,000 colleagues serve clients in more than50 countries.

Korn Ferry Digital is a scaled product business unit within Korn Ferry that develops and sells our suite of talent products and HR technology, supporting clients across six solution areas:

• Organizational Strategy
• Assessment and Succession
• Talent Acquisition
• Leadership and Professional Development
• Sales and Service
• Total Rewards

Our comprehensive talent suite leverages a combination of proprietary talent IP, talent data, analytics and insights to help customers understand their workforce and existing talent gaps, and deliver targeted talent interventions at scale using HR technology.

*THIS OPPORTUNITY IS A SIX MONTH CONTRACT, possibility for extension.*

OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE YOUR CAREER - It’s about exceeding your potential.

This is an exciting opportunity to manage critical projects and programs within the product and development organization at Korn Ferry Digital. As a Program Manager, you will work cross-functionally and collaboratively to ensure the seamless execution of high-impact initiatives. You will lead teams through the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to deliver high-quality software on time and on budget. This role provides the opportunity to interact with all levels of the organization, drive process improvements, and refine PMO practices to help scale the organization globally.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead strategic, high-impact programs involving multiple stakeholders, workstreams, and geographies.
• Align program and project objectives with the company’s strategic business targets and desired outcomes.
• Define and implement governance structures for program execution, including risk and issue management.
• Create and manage project plans, charters, and communication strategies; develop and apply project metrics to track progress.
• Regularly update and communicate status to stakeholders, ensuring team accountability for meeting milestones while proactively addressing risks (e.g., scope creep, delays, resource constraints).
• Schedule and facilitate meetings that balance consensus building with effective decision-making; document and communicate outcomes and follow-up actions.
• Facilitate cross-functional team discussions with a focus on dependency management, root cause analysis, and process improvement.
• Drive improvements in internal cross-functional processes across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Support the adoption and implementation of industry-standard project management tools and templates.
• Provide strong leadership in a matrixed environment to promote best practices for managing interrelated projects and programs to ensure successful delivery.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of experience in program management within an enterprise SaaS environment.
• Program management certifications such as PgMP, PMP, or equivalent.
• Agile training or relevant experience (e.g., SAFe, CSM)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present strategic information to executives and diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and influence outcomes in a matrixed environment.
• Experience implementing process improvement initiatives and aligning teams to industry-standard best practices.
• Proficiency with relevant tools such as Microsoft Suite, Smartsheet, Atlassian (Jira/Confluence), PowerBi/Tableau, Product Board/Aha.

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated success in managing enterprise-level programs, including product and service launches.
• Strong collaboration, influencing, and facilitation skills, with the ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset, with the ability to interpret complex data and inform decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to manage change and implement process improvements effectively.

EDUCATION

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry

If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position.

Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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