Senior Program Manager — Hybrid, 12–18 Mo Contract

Lighthouse Technology Services, Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Lighthouse Technology Services, Inc. seeks a seasoned Program Manager for a 12-18 month hybrid role in Buffalo, NY. You will lead cross-functional programs, align stakeholders, and drive governance, risk, and delivery across multiple projects.

The role requires 8+ years of PM experience, ability to communicate with executive leadership, and experience managing $5M+ programs with 30-50 FTE over 18-24 months. PMP/PgMP certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of proven project management experience leading large-scale programs across multiple business areas.
• Ability to manage projects from initiation to close with a structured PM approach.
• Experience communicating with executive management and influencing decisions at all levels.
• Experience managing programs with scope of $5M+, teams of 30-50 FTE, and durations of 18-24 months.
• Excellent problem-solving skills balancing constraints and objectives.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead program planning and execution across multiple related projects impacting three or more business functions.
• Drive stakeholder and executive communication, regularly presenting initiative status to senior leadership.
• Manage risk, governance, and dependency coordination across constituent projects to ensure program success.
• Develop comprehensive project plans including work breakdown structures, budgets, schedules, and resource allocation strategies.
• Monitor and control cost, schedule, and technical performance to identify variances.
• Facilitate customer acceptance by managing changes to scope and schedule using defined processes.
• Build and lead high-performing project teams through mentoring, training, and motivation.
• Implement approved risk mitigation actions and workarounds to address program constraints.
• Coordinate resource sharing among constituent projects to optimize program benefit.
• Maintain internal control standards and ensure adherence to risk and regulatory policies across all activities.

Skills

Program management

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Risk & governance

Budget & scheduling

Education

PMP certification

PgMP certification

Master's degree

Job description

Lighthouse Technology Services, Inc. seeks a seasoned Program Manager for a 12-18 month hybrid role in Buffalo, NY. You will lead cross-functional programs, align stakeholders, and drive governance, risk, and delivery across multiple projects.

The role requires 8+ years of PM experience, ability to communicate with executive leadership, and experience managing $5M+ programs with 30-50 FTE over 18-24 months. PMP/PgMP certifications are a plus.