Senior Program Manager

Vernovis; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A talent solutions company in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Senior Program Manager to oversee multi-million-dollar IT programs. This hybrid position requires extensive experience in enterprise program management, strong leadership skills, and the ability to engage stakeholders effectively. Candidates should have over 8 years in project management with proven experience in managing complex, high-budget programs. The role includes developing strategies, communicating with leaders, and assessing risks to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in enterprise program/project management and 3–5 years of leadership experience.
• Experience managing $5–$10M+ programs with various cost mixes.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage a portfolio of multi‑million‑dollar IT programs.
• Develop program strategy and ensure integration of projects.
• Communicate program strategy and changes to leadership.

Skills

Enterprise program/project management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project cost management

Tools

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

SDLC tools

Job description

Who We Are

Vernovis is a Total Talent Solutions company that specializes in Technology, Cybersecurity, Finance & Accounting functions. At Vernovis, we help these professionals achieve their career goals, matching them with innovative projects and dynamic direct hire opportunities in Ohio and across the Midwest.

Job Title: Senior Program Manager
Location/ Work Structure: Hybrid

If interested please contact Deepa at [e-mail]

What You’ll Do

• Plan and manage a portfolio of multi‑million‑dollar IT programs with significant enterprise impact
• Develop program strategy, ensuring proper sequencing and integration of large, complex projects
• Communicate program strategy, status, and changes to IT and senior business leadership
• Assess risks/issues, quantify impacts to scope, schedule, and budget, and drive resolution
• Lead and manage multiple project managers and cross‑functional teams
• Coordinate delivery with stakeholders, customers, and service providers
• Report on program stability, compliance with technical standards, and PMO processes
• Assign work, monitor progress, and ensure alignment with business priorities

What Experience You’ll Have

• 8+ years in enterprise program/project management with 3–5 years of leadership experience across IT and business functions
• Experience managing $5–$10M+ multi-year programs with a mix of internal/external and labor/non-labor costs
• Expertise in waterfall, agile, and SDLC methodologies and tools
• Strong leadership, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven experience in project cost management and resource capacity planning

What Experience Is Nice To Have

• Familiarity with the Energy Industry
• Experience with change management strategies
• Strong business process analysis and mapping skills

Benefits

Vernovis offers Health, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Short & Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, and 401(k).

Vernovis does not accept inquiries from Corp to Corp recruiting companies. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and not violate any immigration or discrimination laws.

Vernovis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.