Sr. Program Manager - IT PMO

Horizontal Talent; Mounds View (MN); Remote; USD 83,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Horizontal Talent is seeking a Sr. Program Manager to lead complex technology initiatives from planning through delivery in a remote work setting. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage governance, and drive enterprise projects across data, systems, and process improvements.

The role emphasizes scheduling, budgeting, milestone tracking, and executive reporting. You will translate priorities into actionable plans, mitigate risks, and ensure delivery aligns with standards while

Qualifications

• Four-year degree completed.
• Experience leading programs and projects in large enterprises.
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program and project execution across multiple workstreams from planning to cutover and hyper-care.
• Develop and maintain detailed schedules, plans, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Coordinate with internal teams and third-party implementers to manage milestones and dependencies.
• Track progress, identify risks, and escalate issues for timely decisions.
• Communicate status and updates to executive stakeholders regularly.
• Support delivery in enterprise SDLC initiatives and cross-functional alignment.
• Partner with business and technical teams to translate priorities into executable plans.
• Ensure activities align with governance standards and policies.
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement across the lifecycle.
• Support achievement of program outcomes and enterprise objectives.

Skills

Program management

Waterfall & Agile

Scheduling & planning

Budget tracking

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

PowerPoint

Enterprise experience

SDLC

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

PowerPoint

Job description

We’re looking for a Sr. Program Manager to help drive complex technology initiatives from planning through delivery, with a focus on business-facing execution, cross-functional coordination, and strong program governance. This remote opportunity supports impactful enterprise work across data, systems, and process improvement in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program and project execution across multiple workstreams, from planning and design through testing, cutover, and hyper-care support.
• Develop and maintain detailed schedules, plans, budgets, and resource allocations to keep delivery on track.
• Coordinate with internal teams and third-party implementers to ensure milestones, dependencies, and deliverables are clearly managed.
• Track program progress, identify risks and issues early, and escalated concerns when needed to support timely decision-making.
• Communicate status, risks, and updates to executive stakeholders on a regular cadence.
• Support delivery in a large enterprise environment with a focus on application and SDLC-related initiatives.
• Partner with business and technical teams to translate priorities into actionable execution plans and status reporting.
• Help ensure program activities align with established standards, policies, and governance expectations.
• Contribute to lessons learned, quality reviews, and continuous improvement efforts across the program lifecycle.
• Support achievement of key program outcomes and enterprise objectives.

Skills

• Experience managing both programs and individual projects or workstreams.
• Hands‑on experience creating and maintaining detailed project schedules and plans.
• Experience tracking project spend and financials.
• Background in both waterfall and agile delivery methods, with waterfall as the primary approach.
• Experience working within a large company or enterprise environment.
• Application or SDLC project experience; infrastructure‑only backgrounds are not a fit.
• Experience with consulting organizations or consulting‑style delivery environments.
• Strong PowerPoint skills and the ability to build clear, executive-ready presentations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information in a business-friendly way.
• Completed four-year degree.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with data‑related projects.
• ERP project experience, including master data or similar work.
• PMP certification.
• Familiarity with project and portfolio management methodologies.
• Experience using PPM or reporting/dashboard tools.
• Background in change management and risk management.
• Strong leadership in matrixed environments and the ability to influence across teams.
• Comfort working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach.

Horizontal Talent is committed to building an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, respected, and supported. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to equitable hiring practices that help create opportunity for everyone.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $60 - $96 per hour based on qualifications and experience.