Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Program Manager position! This is a 12 month contract and will be hybrid in Buffalo, NY. This role will be a W2 employee of Lighthouse Technology Services. No C2C or subcontracting arrangements will be considered.
What You'll Be Doing:
Manage multiple related projects and ongoing operations impacting three or more business functions, with total project scope of $5M+ and team sizes ranging from 30-50 FTEs across 18-24 month project timelines
Develop comprehensive project plans including work breakdown structures, project organization charts, cost/budget forecasts, and communication, risk, quality, and resource management plans using requirement-gathering techniques and stakeholder collaboration
Monitor and control project performance utilizing appropriate tools and techniques to track progress, identify variances, implement corrective actions, and ensure execution aligns with project goals and budget constraints
Lead and coordinate constituent project managers to ensure clear roles and responsibilities, effective resource sharing across projects, and alignment on cost, schedule, and technical performance metrics
Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using verification techniques to maintain accurate project plans that reflect authorized changes and facilitate customer acceptance
Build and enhance team performance by leading, mentoring, and motivating project team members to foster cooperation, boost morale, and ensure project efficiency across direct reports (5-15) and extended project teams (50-100 members)
Implement risk mitigation strategies and approved workarounds to address program issues, taking into account project constraints and objectives to enable continued program success
Communicate project status, initiatives, and strategic updates to executive management in a clear, professional manner while managing stakeholder relationships across internal and external systems with 6+ interfaces
What You'll Need to Have:
8+ years of proven project management experience managing large-scale, complex programs with multiple related projects impacting three or more business functions
Bachelor's degree, or in lieu of a degree, 12+ years combined higher education and/or work experience including 8+ years of project management experience
Strong knowledge of project management methodology and proficiency applying structured approaches to program planning, execution, monitoring, and control
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities with demonstrated success navigating project constraints, implementing corrective actions, and driving programs to successful completion
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to negotiate, influence, and gain consensus across multiple stakeholders including executive leadership, clients, and cross-functional teams
Proven ability to build mutual trust and encourage respect, remaining open to diverse points of view while managing teams both directly (5-15 reports) and on a project basis (50-100 members)
Self-motivated, results-driven, and well-organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks and work under time constraints across concurrent high-priority initiatives
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification preferred
Pay Range: $60-85/hr
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