Program Manager

Description

We are looking for an experienced Program Manager to oversee complex initiatives and drive successful outcomes across multiple active workstreams in West Deptford, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can balance strategic oversight with day-to-day execution while building strong partnerships with client leadership. The role requires someone who can align teams, maintain delivery momentum, and keep financial and operational goals on track in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
Direct the delivery of several simultaneous projects, ensuring timelines, scope, and quality expectations are consistently achieved.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with client stakeholders, including senior executives, to support clear communication and effective decision-making.
Monitor program financials by managing forecasts, controlling costs, and supporting healthy margins throughout the engagement.
Coordinate interdependent project activities to resolve scheduling conflicts, manage shared resources, and reduce delivery risks.
Lead project managers, coordinators, and field-based teams by providing guidance, oversight, and accountability across program activities.
Track program-level risks, issues, and dependencies, and implement mitigation plans to minimize disruption to delivery.
Facilitate governance routines, status reporting, and stakeholder updates to keep all parties informed on progress and priorities.

Requirements

5+ years of experience managing programs or large-scale projects in complex delivery environments.
Proven background in IT project management with the ability to oversee multiple initiatives at once.
Working knowledge of Agile Scrum practices and their application within cross-functional teams.
PMP Certification is required or strongly preferred for this role.
Experience using Atlassian Jira to manage planning, progress tracking, and reporting activities.
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with executive stakeholders and delivery teams.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, forecasting, and cost controls while maintaining program performance.

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