Strategic Program Lead (Remote/Hybrid)

Socket.dev; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development support

Flexible work options

Contract extension opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced Program Manager on a full-time contract to coordinate complex programs that align with strategic goals. You will lead cross-functional teams across operations, technology, product, and finance, driving plans, milestones, and success metrics from initiation to delivery.

The role emphasizes proactive risk management, stakeholder communication, and governance, with opportunities for professional development and flexible remote or hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Operations, IT, or related field.
• 5+ years of program/ project management experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects/workstreams.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall or hybrid methodologies.
• Excellent organizational, planning, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication with executives and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with PM tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, Monday.com.
• PMP, PgMP, Scrum Master or similar certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of multiple projects and programs from initiation to completion.
• Develop program plans, timelines, milestones, budgets, resources, and performance objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across operations, technology, product, marketing, finance, and other functions.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and dependencies, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare regular reports and dashboards on performance, milestones, budgets, and deliverables.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure clear expectations and timelines.
• Facilitate program meetings, status updates, and executive reviews.
• Support budget management, vendor coordination, and contract-related activities.
• Ensure compliance with policies and quality standards.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and provide guidance to team members.

Skills

5+ years of program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication with executives

Planning and prioritization

Risk and dependency management

Independent decision making

Agile/Hybrid methodologies

Leadership of multiple projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Asana

Smartsheet

Monday.com

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced Program Manager on a full-time contract to coordinate complex programs that align with strategic goals. You will lead cross-functional teams across operations, technology, product, and finance, driving plans, milestones, and success metrics from initiation to delivery.

The role emphasizes proactive risk management, stakeholder communication, and governance, with opportunities for professional development and flexible remote or hybrid work arrangements.