Senior IT Program Manager (Contract) - Cross-Functional

The Judge Group; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 96,432 - 103,320; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Program Manager III to drive large-scale, cross-functional projects. This role requires 7+ years of experience in program management and strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies. You'll be responsible for defining project scope, managing stakeholders, and ensuring delivery within budget and timelines. Exceptional leadership and communication skills are critical. This mid-senior level position is located in Omaha, Nebraska, and is a contract role offering competitive pay.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in program or project management.
• Proven success managing complex, multi-project programs.
• Strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Define scope, objectives, and success criteria.
• Build and maintain program plans, schedules, and governance frameworks.
• Oversee execution of multiple projects within the portfolio.
• Ensure delivery against timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Communicate progress via reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Optimize resource allocation across initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

MS Project

Jira

Reporting dashboards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Program Manager III to drive large-scale, cross-functional projects. This role requires 7+ years of experience in program management and strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies. You'll be responsible for defining project scope, managing stakeholders, and ensuring delivery within budget and timelines. Exceptional leadership and communication skills are critical. This mid-senior level position is located in Omaha, Nebraska, and is a contract role offering competitive pay.