Program Manager (17381)

Baer is looking for Program Manager for a 3+ month remote project.
Title: Program Manager
Location: Remote (Must be based in US)
Duration: 3 months
Rate: Hourly Plus Expenses Reimbursed
Alignment: W2 or C2C
Job Summary
Own execution discipline for a complex, five-workstream, multi-party engagement with a fixed 12-month timeline. Responsible for keeping schedules, handoffs, deliverables, and communications aligned so work progresses smoothly without delays. Focus is operational coordination not strategy or technical decisions.
Description

• Run all program cadences (weekly, monthly, quarterly meetings) including agendas, materials, notes, and action tracking
• Maintain master deliverable tracker across workstreams, parties, and milestones
• Monitor cross-team dependencies and proactively escalate risks or delays
• Manage risk/issue log, decision register, and status reporting for executives
• Produce weekly leadership updates and support executive briefings and QBRs
• Coordinate logistics, data collection, and follow-ups for reviews
• Track effort vs. plan and flag variances early

Requirements

• 5+ years program/project management experience (tech, consulting, or enterprise environments)
• Proven success managing multi-stakeholder, deadline-driven initiatives
• Strong tracking, dependency management, and escalation skills
• Excellent written communication and executive-ready reporting
• Proficiency with PM tools (Smartsheet, Asana, MS Project, etc.)
• PMP/PgMP (or equivalent) Preferred
• Experience in PE-backed, M&A, or hard-deadline programs Preferred
• Familiarity with AI/ML program structures Preferred
• Background supporting governance or GRC initiatives Preferred

Company Overview:
Baer provides best-in-class engagement experiences for our consultants. Our job requirements are carefully vetted and are typically associated with pivotal programs offering tremendous opportunities to expand your skills leveraging the latest solutions.

Baer is an equal opportunity employer including disability/veteran.