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Posted 11mo ago

Program Manager- Program management- Springfield

Photon
Springfield, Illinois, United States
$54k-$189k/yrOnsiteMultiple Commitments Available
Responsibilities
  • Define programs
  • Lead teams
  • Monitor progress
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s in Business/Engineering
  • 8+ years program management
  • Agile/Scrum/Waterfall
  • PMP/Prince2 a plus
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder skills
Technical tools mentioned
JIRAConfluenceMS ProjectMicrosoft Office

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and results-driven Program Manager to oversee strategic initiatives, manage multiple projects, and ensure seamless execution across cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills with proven experience in delivering complex programs on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Define, plan, and manage large-scale programs aligned with organizational goals.

Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, product, and business units.

Establish program governance, milestones, timelines, and success metrics.

Monitor and report program progress, risks, dependencies, and budget adherence.

Ensure alignment between business objectives and program deliverables.

Facilitate effective communication between stakeholders and leadership.

Identify risks, resolve conflicts, and implement mitigation strategies.

Drive continuous improvement in program management practices.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).

8+ years of program/project management experience in [industry/sector].

Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, PMP/Prince2 certification is a plus).

Proven experience managing cross-functional and distributed teams.

Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

Skills & Competencies

Program & Project Management

Risk & Dependency Management

Budgeting & Resource Planning

Agile & Waterfall Methodologies

Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen

Excellent Written & Verbal Communication

 

Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 54,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 189,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post

About Photon

A global professional services delivering strategic programs.

Year founded
1999
Employees
5400

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