Strategic Program Lead — Remote

Socket.dev; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or hybrid work options

Professional development support

Contract extension potential

Job summary

Socket.dev in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced Program Manager (full-time contract) to plan, coordinate, and deliver complex programs that support organizational priorities. You will lead cross-functional teams across operations, technology, product, marketing, and finance to ensure programs are delivered on schedule and aligned with strategic goals.

The role requires 5+ years in program or project management, strong PM methodology knowledge (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall or hybrid), and excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of program management experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects or workstreams.
• Strong knowledge of PM methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid).
• Excellent communication with executives and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with PM tools such as MS Project, Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, or Monday.com.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of multiple programs from initiation to completion.
• Develop program plans, timelines, milestones, budgets, and resource needs.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across operations, technology, product, marketing, finance.
• Establish priorities and ensure alignment with strategy and requirements.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage schedules, deliverables, resources, and competing priorities with quality standards.
• Facilitate program meetings, reviews, and executive presentations.
• Prepare reports and dashboards on performance, milestones, risks, budgets, and deliverables.
• Communicate with stakeholders to clarify expectations, responsibilities, and timelines.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and delivery methodologies.
• Control scope, timelines, resources, and approvals; document changes.
• Support budget management, vendor coordination, and contract activities as needed.
• Ensure compliance with policies and quality standards.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and guide project managers and teams.
• Continuously evaluate outcomes and propose future improvements.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Operations, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Asana

Smartsheet

Monday.com

Job description

Socket.dev in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced Program Manager (full-time contract) to plan, coordinate, and deliver complex programs that support organizational priorities. You will lead cross-functional teams across operations, technology, product, marketing, and finance to ensure programs are delivered on schedule and aligned with strategic goals.

The role requires 5+ years in program or project management, strong PM methodology knowledge (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall or hybrid), and excellent