Senior Project & Program Manager

Astreya; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical through UHC (PPO/HSA)

Dental through UHC

Vision through UHC

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Astreya is seeking a Senior Project & Program Manager to oversee complex, high-impact initiatives remotely in the U.S. The role requires leading diverse teams, managing scope, schedule, and budget, and guiding stakeholders through critical decisions.

You will drive strategy, governance, and delivery across departments, leveraging Agile or hybrid methodologies and modern PM tools. Travel up to 10–25% may be required, with competitive base pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 5–8 years of progressive project management experience.
• Experience managing enterprise-level projects with multi-stakeholders and budgets (e.g., $1M+)
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards relevant to IT, Healthcare, or Manufacturing industries.

Responsibilities

• Plan projects by developing charters, scope, and resource plans.
• Lead cross-functional teams, assign tasks, and monitor performance.
• Use MS Project/Jira/Trello to track milestones and deliverables.
• Communicate project status, risks, and decisions to stakeholders.
• Manage risks, changes, and budgets; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Analytical problem-solving

Agile/Hybrid methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Management/CS/Engineering

MBA desirable

PMP or CSM certification preferred

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Smartsheet

Trello

Manus AI tools

Job description

## Senior Project & Program ManagerApply: Remote, MA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R0017403## **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.***Astreya** **offers comprehensive** **b****enefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees,** **including:*** 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