Senior PM Lead, Hybrid, Cross-Functional Delivery

ComTec Information Systems (IT); Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ComTec Information Systems (IT) in Newark, NJ is seeking a Senior Program Manager to oversee a technically complex program of seven projects with 60+ team members. You will drive alignment, manage risks, and ensure successful delivery with strong financial oversight.

You will lead cross-functional teams, mentor PMOs, and oversee a large budget while communicating updates to senior leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Project/Program Management, preferably in transformation or technical delivery programs.
• Experience managing large, multiproject technical programs.
• Strong financial acumen and budget management skills.
• Must have hybrid (Waterfall & Agile) project management.
• Strong knowledge of PMO frameworks, governance models, and SDLC/Agile methodologies.
• Hands-on in facilitating PMO risk and review meetings, ensuring outputs are documented and executed.
• Strong expertise in Budget Management, including cost tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Proven expertise in Multi vendor management, and resource planning.
• Ability to manage complex multi‑phase releases, sprints, and global delivery coordination.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, capable of influencing across teams and leadership levels.
• Proficiency in project management tools (Jira, MS Project, Confluence, or equivalent).
• Strong facilitation skills, including running stand‑ups, reviews, retrospectives, risk meetings, and leadership updates.
• Proactive leadership and team motivation skills, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ability to lead large crossfunctional teams and navigate ambiguity.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery including scope, planning, scheduling, resource coordination, risks, and issues.
• Lead stakeholder communication, engagement, and alignment across business and technical teams.
• Guide and support project managers on PMO processes, governance, and best practices.
• Lead planning and execution across seven interdependent projects.
• Coordinate cross functional teams and ensure clear communication.
• Manage program risks, dependencies, scope, and escalations.
• Oversee a large program budget, including forecasting, cost tracking, and financial reporting.
• Provide concise, accurate updates to senior leadership.
• Promote effective delivery practices and maintain quality across teams.
• Support decision making in a high velocity, technically challenging environment.

Skills

PMO frameworks

Governance models

SDLC/Agile

Hybrid PM

Budget management

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Vendor management

Resource planning

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Multi-team coordination

Large-scale delivery

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Confluence

Job description

ComTec Information Systems (IT) in Newark, NJ is seeking a Senior Program Manager to oversee a technically complex program of seven projects with 60+ team members. You will drive alignment, manage risks, and ensure successful delivery with strong financial oversight.

You will lead cross-functional teams, mentor PMOs, and oversee a large budget while communicating updates to senior leadership in a fast-paced environment.