Program Manager

About The Opportunity

We are seeking experienced Program Managers to lead the successful delivery of strategic technology initiatives within a complex product development organization. This role is responsible for overseeing multiple cross-functional programs, partnering with stakeholders across Product, Engineering, QA, Legal, Operations, and business teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to business objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned program leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, excels at stakeholder management, and has a proven track record of driving large-scale software and technology programs from planning through execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple moderate-to-complex technology programs and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, QA, Legal, and business stakeholders to define program objectives, scope, timelines, and success metrics.
• Develop and maintain program roadmaps, project schedules, resource plans, and governance processes.
• Drive successful execution through proactive risk management, issue resolution, dependency tracking, and executive-level reporting.
• Manage and mentor Project Managers and Project Analysts, providing coaching and operational guidance.
• Facilitate alignment and collaboration across technical and non-technical teams.
• Oversee portfolio planning, resource allocation, capacity management, and prioritization efforts.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, program health metrics, and performance reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery processes, operational efficiency, and governance practices.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on program strategy, execution plans, and delivery risks.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of Program Management, Project Management, or PMO leadership experience within technology-focused organizations.
• 2+ years of experience leading, mentoring, or managing project teams.
• Prominent success delivering complex software development and technology initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, Scrum practices, SDLC, and project governance frameworks.
• Experience managing budgets, resources, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder communications across large-scale programs.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership, and relationship-management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile Certification, or a comparable project management certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading enterprise software portfolios or digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience working within regulated or highly complex product development environments.
• Experience supporting distributed engineering teams.
• Ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive strategic decision-making.
• Experience supporting Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Generative AI-related initiatives.

Work Environment

Hybrid schedule with onsite presence required 2 days per week in Raleigh, NC. Collaborative, fast-paced technology environment. Opportunity to work on high-impact strategic initiatives with significant visibility across the organization.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 2026.