Program Manager

Hello,

Hope you are doing well,

Myself Mankar from Photon and I have a position with our direct client, please send me your updated resume if you are interested.

Program Manager

Springfield, MO - Onsite

About the Role:

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and results-driven Program Manager to oversee strategic initiatives, manage multiple projects, and ensure seamless execution across cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills with proven experience in delivering complex programs on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, plan, and manage large-scale programs aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, product, and business units.
• Establish program governance, milestones, timelines, and success metrics.
• Monitor and report program progress, risks, dependencies, and budget adherence.
• Ensure alignment between business objectives and program deliverables.
• Facilitate effective communication between stakeholders and leadership.
• Identify risks, resolve conflicts, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement in program management practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in business, Engineering, or related field (Master s preferred).
• 8+ years of program/project management experience in [industry/sector].
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, PMP/Prince2 certification is a plus).
• Proven experience managing cross-functional and distributed teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

Skills & Competencies

• Program & Project Management
• Risk & Dependency Management
• Budgeting & Resource Planning
• Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
• Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
• Excellent Written & Verbal Communication