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Program Manager/Sr Project Manager

Austin, TX, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $85.00 - 90.00 per hour

Cayuse Holdings, LLC

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Skills

Stakeholder Engagement
Project Planning
Product Design
Product Scoping
PMO
RAID
Microsoft Azure
DevOps
User Stories
UPS
Continuous Improvement
Adaptability
Project Delivery
Regulatory Compliance
Test Execution
Quality Assurance
Acceptance Testing
Stakeholder Communications
Status Reports
Dashboard
Management
Partnership
Release Management
IT Management
Communication
Analytics
Apache Velocity
Sprint
Waterfall
Mentorship
Collaboration
Agile
PMP
Scrum
Law

Summary

Overview

Job Title: Program Manager/Sr Project Manager
Location: Austin, TX - Hybrid
Type: Independent Contract (Contractor / Non-Employee)
Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate: $85/hr - $90/hr 1099 or corp to corp

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager / Sr Technical Project Manager to lead complex technology initiatives across digital platforms and enterprise systems. The ideal candidate will manage cross-functional teams, drive end-to-end delivery, and align business objectives with technology outcomes through effective use of Agile and Waterfall methodologies . This role requires a hands-on leader who excels at planning, communication, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

Own and manage the project plan and cross-functional dependency tracker, ensuring delivery milestones are aligned across product, design, and engineering teams.
Collaborate with Product Managers and Product Ownersto refine product scope, gather requirements, and maintain alignment with business priorities.
Define and oversee instance and environment strategiesin coordination with IT teams to ensure successful releases.
Partner with the PMO to maintain a comprehensive RAID log, actively managing risks, issues, actions, and dependencies throughout all phases.
Manage and optimize Azure DevOps boards, keeping tasks and user stories current while promoting effective collaboration across global technology teams.
Lead key Agile ceremonies-sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and sprint reviews-to foster continuous improvement and adaptability.
Apply Waterfall principlesfor structured project delivery and governance in large-scale or compliance-driven initiatives; define milestones, dependencies, and critical paths.
Champion a hybrid delivery approach, selecting the most effective methodology based on project complexity and stakeholder needs.
Oversee the QA testing process, managing test execution, defect triage, and resolution coordination across development and QA teams.
Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT)and ensure timely closure of bugs and issues, validating deliverables against defined acceptance criteria.
Provide comprehensive stakeholder communications-including status reports, risk summaries, progress dashboards, and release timelines-to ensure transparency and alignment.
Manage end-to-end go-live activities, from deployment preparation to post-launch stabilization, in partnership with Release Management and Technical Leadership.
Support Hypercare operationsby monitoring open IT items, ensuring quick resolution, and maintaining proactive communication with business teams.
Ensure all project deliverables, approvals, and sign-offs meet organizational governanceand TIcompliance standards.
Drive performance analytics using Agile metrics (velocity, sprint completion rate)and Waterfall tracking indicators (milestone progress, critical path achievement).
Mentor team members and stakeholders on Agile best practices, fostering collaboration and iterative delivery across technical and business functions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

8+ years of experience as a Technical Project Manager / Product Manager
Agile/Scrum Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional), CSM (Certified Scrum Master)

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay Range

USD $85.00 - USD $90.00 /Hr.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 91099930
Position Id: 2026-3664
Posted 4 hours ago

Company Info

About Cayuse Holdings, LLC

Founded initially in 2006, Cayuse Holdings is today comprised of a family companies headquartered near Pendleton, Oregon, with offices in the Washington D.C. metro area, and Honolulu, HI. Tribally owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), Cayuse Holdings is a 100% Indian Owned Economic Enterprise and a foremost provider of responsible sourcing/certified diversity solutions for commercial, government, and tribal clients.

Our Mission

To become the #1 American Indian-owned commercial, government, and tribal contractor, providing trusted value for our clients, reliable and rewarding careers for our employees and contributing to the growth of the CTUIR.

Our Vision

Grow the Company, Grow the People!

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