Strategic Program Manager - Remote

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Remote or hybrid work options

Contract extension potential

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced Program Manager for a full-time contract role to plan, coordinate, and deliver complex programs that support organizational priorities and business objectives. You will work with cross-functional teams and leadership to ensure programs are executed on schedule and aligned with strategic goals.

You will lead planning, risk management, budgets, and stakeholder communications, while building high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Operations, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in program management or related disciplines.
• Proven experience coordinating multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; able to interact with executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of multiple programs from initiation through completion.
• Develop program plans, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across operations, technology, product, marketing, and finance.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Prepare reports and dashboards with milestones, budgets, and deliverables.
• Facilitate stakeholder reviews, status updates, and executive presentations.
• Manage changes to scope, timelines, and priorities with proper approvals.
• Support budget management, vendor coordination, and contract-related activities.

Skills

Program management

Agile

Scrum

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Asana

Smartsheet

Monday.com

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced Program Manager for a full-time contract role to plan, coordinate, and deliver complex programs that support organizational priorities and business objectives. You will work with cross-functional teams and leadership to ensure programs are executed on schedule and aligned with strategic goals.

You will lead planning, risk management, budgets, and stakeholder communications, while building high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement across