Remote Program Manager — Strategy & Delivery Leader

Socket.dev; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead and deliver complex programs on a full-time contract basis. You will plan, coordinate, and execute initiatives across operations, technology, product, marketing, and finance, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with strategic goals.

Responsibilities include developing plans, managing budgets, monitoring risks, and presenting updates to executives. Remote or hybrid options may be available, with potential for extension based on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Operations, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in program management, project management, operations, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of project and program management methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.
• Excellent organizational, planning, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with executives and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with project management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, Monday.com, or similar platforms.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, resources, risks, and program dependencies.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex information into clear recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and manage competing priorities.
• PMP, PgMP, Scrum Master, or similar certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of multiple projects and programs from initiation through completion.
• Develop program plans, timelines, milestones, budgets, resource requirements, and performance objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across operations, technology, product, marketing, finance, and other business functions.
• Establish program priorities and ensure projects align with strategy and requirements.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and dependencies, and develop mitigation strategies to keep initiatives on track.
• Manage schedules, deliverables, resources, and competing priorities while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Facilitate program meetings, stakeholder reviews, status updates, and executive presentations.
• Prepare reports and dashboards outlining program performance, milestones, risks, budgets, and deliverables.
• Communicate with stakeholders to clarify expectations, responsibilities, and timelines.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and delivery methodologies.
• Manage changes to scope, timelines, resources, and priorities with documentation and approvals.
• Support budgets, resource allocation, vendor coordination, and contract-related activities.
• Ensure programs comply with policies, quality standards, and requirements.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and provide guidance to project managers and teams.
• Continuously evaluate program outcomes and recommend improvements.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Planning

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Project Management/IT

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Asana

Smartsheet

Monday.com

Job description

Socket.dev seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead and deliver complex programs on a full-time contract basis. You will plan, coordinate, and execute initiatives across operations, technology, product, marketing, and finance, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with strategic goals.

Responsibilities include developing plans, managing budgets, monitoring risks, and presenting updates to executives. Remote or hybrid options may be available, with potential for extension based on