Program Manager

Description

Robert Half is looking for an experienced Program Manager to oversee and coordinate multiple interconnected projects within the Cybersecurity, IT Compliance, Infrastructure, Networking, and Service Delivery domains. Based in Portland, Oregon, this long-term contract position requires a strategic thinker who can align project goals with business objectives while managing budgets and resources effectively. The ideal candidate will drive efficiency, ensure project success, and facilitate collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities:

• Organizing and monitoring inter-connected projects.
• Developing strategies and objectives for programs.
• Coordinating cross-project activities.
• Managing budgets and timelines.
• Assessing program performance and ensuring efficiency.
• Leading and evaluating project managers and teams.
• Handling risk management and problem-solving.
• Lead large complex strategic projects or programs assuming accountability for delivering result.
• Manage project/program team including other project managers and external resources.
• Develop project plans budgets scope timelines outcomes and deliverables using internal PMO tools and templates.
• Identify manage and resolve inter-project/program dependencies working with other PMs and stakeholders.
• Conduct analyses to estimate and track project costs and budgets.
• Create and maintain project/program operating model including working with key stakeholders and steering committee.
• Define resource requirements and negotiate availability with resource managers.
• Manage vendor relationships to align vendor schedules costs and deliverables with the overall project plan.
• Establish maintain and update project risk log. Resolve project issues and escalate as appropriate.
• Manage project change control and follow existing policies.
• Ensure project-related documentation is accurate and complete.

Requirements

• 7 years' progressive project management leadership experience, including thorough knowledge of project and program management theories models and techniques.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of performance evaluation and change management.
• Strong communication and presentation skills across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in project management software.
• Strong preference is to have experience in leading Cybersecurity Compliance and Infrastructure projects or the following technologies: Azure, SailPoint, Red Hat, Satellite, Hypervisor, Splunk, M365.
• Demonstrated success applying project management concepts and techniques across large mission-critical projects/programs.
• Demonstrated analytical skills including problem-solving and critical thinking with attention to detail.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and manage difficult conversations with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to gain and maintain credibility at all levels of the organization.
• Understanding of business process improvement and change management desired

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