Senior Project & Program Manager

Astreya Partners, LLC; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Career development

Job summary

Astreya is seeking a Senior Project & Program Manager in Massachusetts to oversee complex initiatives from initiation through delivery. You will lead cross‑functional teams, manage budgets, timelines, and risks, and report progress to leadership.

The role requires 5–8 years in project management across IT, construction, healthcare, finance, or manufacturing, with PMP/CSM preferred and travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).
• Proficiency with project management software (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira).
• Experience with AI agent frameworks/tools to automate workflows.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from initiation to completion.
• Lead cross‑functional teams and allocate resources.
• Develop charters, schedules, budgets, and risk assessments.
• Communicate status, risks, and decisions to stakeholders.
• Mentor junior project managers and share best practices.

Skills

PM methodologies

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Related field

MBA desirable

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Smartsheet

AI agent tools

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Project & Program Manager is responsible for overseeing, planning, and executing complex, high-impact projects from initiation to completion. This role requires an expert in project management methodologies, with the ability to lead cross‑functional teams, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and drive projects to successful outcomes. The Senior Project Manager collaborates with various departments and leadership to ensure projects align with strategic goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Initiation

• Develop comprehensive project charters, scope documents, and resource plans.
• Conduct feasibility studies, stakeholder analyses, and risk assessments to determine project viability.
• Prepare detailed project schedules, budgets, and work plans.

Execution & Leadership

• Lead multidisciplinary teams, assigning tasks, managing workloads, and monitoring performance.
• Use project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Trello) to track milestones, tasks, and deliverables.
• Ensure timely and accurate communication of project status, risks, and key decisions to stakeholders.

Risk Management & Problem‑Solving

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies early in the project lifecycle.
• Proactively address challenges and resolve issues, escalations, and conflicts in a timely manner.
• Utilize quantitative and qualitative data to inform decision‑making and optimize project outcomes.

Budget & Resource Management

• Oversee project budgets, including forecasting, tracking expenses, and reporting on variances.
• Negotiate and coordinate contracts with vendors and third‑party service providers where applicable.
• Optimize resource allocation and capacity planning to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate regular project status meetings, presentations, and executive briefings.
• Manage change requests and ensure alignment on project scope, timelines, and costs.

Continuous Improvement

• Conduct post‑project reviews to identify lessons learned and best practices.
• Share knowledge and mentor junior project managers, promoting consistent project management standards.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical & Professional Skills

• Expert knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira).
• Familiarity with LLM platforms and agentic AI tools (e.g., Claude, GPT-4, Gemini) and hands‑on experience using next‑generation AI agent frameworks/tools (e.g., Manus) to automate workflows, orchestrate multi‑step tasks, and integrate with internal/external systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills for complex project challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Outstanding facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Demonstrated success in managing competing priorities, deadlines, and budgets.

Industry Experience

5‑8 years of progressive experience in project management, preferably within industries such as IT, Construction, Healthcare, Finance, or Manufacturing (tailor to your specific industry if needed). Experience managing enterprise‑level projects with multiple stakeholders and large budgets (e.g., $1M+). Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards relevant to the specific industry (e.g., GDPR for IT, FDA for Healthcare).

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required.

Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a similar discipline is highly desirable.

Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification (or relevant certification) is strongly preferred.

Additional Requirements

Ability to travel (up to 10‑25%) to client sites or other company locations as needed.

Flexibility to work extended hours or weekends when project timelines require.

Strong commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative work environment.

Salary Range

$132,240.00 - $208,800.00 USD (Salary) Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance‑based bonuses, benefits‑related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit. Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work‑related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.

Benefits

• Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options)
• Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
• Dental provided through UHC Nationwide
• Vision provided by UHC
• Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care Pre‑Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location‑specific)
• Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera
• Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Days
• 401k Plan
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)
• Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)
• Paid Holidays
• Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law

About Us

Astreya is a global IT managed services provider dedicated to creating technology solutions that are reliable and human‑centered. We partner with the world’s most innovative organizations to optimize modern IT environments across the digital workplace, cloud, data, AI, and enterprise platforms. Our people are our strength. Across regions and roles, Astreyans bring deep expertise, curiosity, and a commitment to excellence. We believe great technology starts with great humans, which is why we invest in learning, collaboration, and career growth. At Astreya, transparency, accountability, and trust guide how we work with each other and our customers. We foster an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to make an impact. Join us to build solutions that matter and shape the future of IT together. Onwards and upwards!