Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Create and sustain integrated master schedules utilizing project management software.

• Collaborate with project teams to verify deliverable status, monitor dependencies, and accurately reflect progress.

• Organize milestone activities across internal functional teams and partner vendors.

• Identify and evaluate scope and schedule risks, devise and implement mitigation strategies, track risks until resolution, and escalate issues to leadership.

• Oversee change control processes, including managing change requests, decision logs, and approval tracking.

• Coordinate the implementation of approved scope changes across relevant teams.

• Act as a primary contact for routine client communications concerning schedules and deliverables.

• Plan and facilitate both internal and client meetings, including setting agendas, documenting minutes, and tracking action items.

• Generate status reports that detail progress, risks, and upcoming milestones for program leadership and clients.

• Manage updates to customer-facing user guides, administration manuals, and brochures.

• Contribute to lessons learned and process enhancements following major milestones and testing periods.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.

• 3-5 years of relevant experience is necessary.

• PMP certification is highly encouraged.

• Experience in large-scale assessment is preferred.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are essential.

• Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Strong attention to detail and a commendable work ethic are crucial.

• Familiarity with project risk management, change control, and establishing baseline schedules is required.

• Experience with Smartsheet and Excel is preferred.

• Willingness to travel 4-5 times a year for 2-4 days per trip.

• Availability to work during Central Time Zone business hours is preferred.

• A reliable cable or fiber-optic broadband internet connection with minimum speeds of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload is necessary for remote work.

• Active participation in video-based interviews and ongoing virtual meetings with the camera on is expected.

• No use of note-taking tools, reference materials, or AI-powered tools during interviews or other selection activities unless prior written approval is obtained.

🏝️ Benefits

• A remote-first work environment with flexible, trust-based work arrangements.

• Reimbursement for home or remote office setup costs.

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.