Sr. Manager, Program Management

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead complex, high-priority initiatives involving multiple departments and senior stakeholders. This individual will be responsible for program planning, execution, financial tracking, risk management, and executive-level reporting. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, matrixed organization and can bring structure, accountability, and clear communication to large-scale programs with shifting priorities.

Location: South Florida
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Engagement Type: Contract-to-Hire Conversion

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, cross-functional programs from planning through completion.
• Define project scope, objectives, milestones, responsibilities, risks, and reporting processes.
• Coordinate activities across internal teams, external partners, and geographically dispersed stakeholders.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, dependencies, risks, and deliverables.
• Provide regular status updates and presentations to senior leadership.
• Identify operational gaps and recommend process improvements.
• Adjust project plans based on changing priorities, timelines, and business requirements.
• Partner with finance and other business functions on forecasting, cost controls, and reporting.
• Provide direction and mentorship to project team members.
• Maintain program documentation, performance metrics, and executive dashboards.
• Travel occasionally as required, up to approximately 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• 6–8 years of program or project management experience.
• Previous experience leading teams and complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and risks.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, plans, workflows, and business requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project.
• PMP or a related project management certification is preferred.

Pay

Salary: $130,000–$150,000