Program Manager

Role: Program Manager

Location; Minneapolis, Minnesota (Hybrid)

Duration:12+months

Interview :video

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
VALERE is seeking a Program/Project Manager for a long-term contract position with our municipality client. This role supports large-scale, multi-department technology initiatives that enhance accountability, transparency, and service delivery. The Program/Project Manager will play a critical role in initiatives tied to public safety transformation, including compliance and collaboration with Minnesota State agencies.
This is a hybrid engagement requiring both remote work and onsite presence across various City locations, including downtown Minneapolis.
WHY YOU LL LOVE THIS ROLE

• Opportunity to lead high-impact, mission-driven technology programs with real community outcomes
• Long-term contract engagement offering stability and continuity
• Collaborative partnership with senior IT leadership
• Exposure to complex, enterprise-wide initiatives across multiple departments
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility

WHAT YOU LL DO

• Lead complex, multi-department technology initiatives aligned with regulatory requirements and organizational priorities
• Partner with a Senior IT Program Manager to create and manage program and project plans, including outcomes, success metrics, budgets, schedules, and risk management strategies
• Manage multiple interdependent projects within a broader program framework, ensuring alignment and shared accountability
• Maintain tracking mechanisms to ensure IT investments meet or exceed stakeholder expectations
• Develop business-centric enterprise information management solutions based on assessments of business practices, culture, customers, and objectives
• Deliver IT solutions integrated into enterprise infrastructure, leveraging existing applications, enabling technologies, and commercial off-the-shelf products
• Navigate evolving problem spaces by synthesizing information from multiple sources and driving clear decisions through a hands-on, lead-by-doing approach

WHAT YOU BRING

• Proven experience leading large-scale IT programs and complex project portfolios
• Strong program and project planning expertise, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk management
• Experience working across multiple departments and diverse stakeholder groups
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and evolving environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement and change management skills
• Experience establishing performance metrics, feedback loops, and continuous improvement practices
• Ability to commute to various onsite locations as required