Program Manager (General) 2

Location: Austin, TX | Duration: 12 months | Job Type: Temporary Assignment | Work Type: Onsite | Pay Rate: $60.00 per hour

Overview

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. This client is an American multinational semiconductor company based in Austin, developing computer processors and related technologies for business and consumer markets. The company manufactures semiconductor devices, flash memories, graphics processors, motherboard chip sets, and various components used in consumer electronics.

Position Summary

The program manager (general) oversees the successful planning, execution, and closing of complex projects. They coordinate efforts across multiple interconnected projects to achieve broader business objectives and organizational goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Establish program objectives, timelines, milestones, and budgets in alignment with organizational strategy and goals.
• Lead, coordinate, and monitor all aspects of program activity, including the work of project managers and other staff within the program.
• Communicate with stakeholders to provide updates on program status, potential risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure integration and synergy among projects within the program to maximize benefits and efficiencies.
• Evaluate and assess program results against defined success criteria and perform post‑program reviews for continuous improvement.
• Resolve complex issues that transcend individual projects and require coordinated solutions across project teams.

Skills

• Strong leadership capabilities to motivate teams and manage large‑scale programs.
• Excellent organizational and multi‑tasking abilities to oversee several projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in program and project management methodologies and tools.
• Superior communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical aptitude with the ability to identify strategic insights from complex data.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or a related field (often coupled with professional certifications such as PMP or PgMP).
• 2–4 years of relevant experience.

Pay

$60.00 per hour