The Senior Project & Program Manager is responsible for overseeing, planning, and executing complex, high-impact projects from initiation to completion.
Develop comprehensive project charters, scope documents, and resource plans.
Conduct feasibility studies, stakeholder analyses, and risk assessments to determine project viability.
Prepare detailed project schedules, budgets, and work plans.
Lead multidisciplinary teams, assigning tasks, managing workloads, and monitoring performance.
Use project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Trello) to track milestones, tasks, and deliverables.
Ensure timely and accurate communication of project status, risks, and key decisions to stakeholders.
Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies early in the project lifecycle.
Proactively address challenges and resolve issues, escalations, and conflicts in a timely manner.
Utilize quantitative and qualitative data to inform decision-making and optimize project outcomes.
Oversee project budgets, including forecasting, tracking expenses, and reporting on variances.
Negotiate and coordinate contracts with vendors and third-party service providers where applicable.
Optimize resource allocation and capacity planning to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Facilitate regular project status meetings, presentations, and executive briefings.
Manage change requests and ensure alignment on project scope, timelines, and costs.
Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and best practices.
Share knowledge and mentor junior project managers, promoting consistent project management standards.
Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.

Requirements

Expert knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
Proficiency with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira)
Familiarity with LLM platforms and agentic AI tools (e.g., Claude, GPT‑4, Gemini)
Hands-on experience using next‑generation AI agent frameworks/tools (e.g., Manus)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex project challenges
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Outstanding facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities
Demonstrated success in managing competing priorities, deadlines, and budgets
5–8 years of progressive experience in project management, preferably within industries such as IT, Construction, Healthcare, Finance, or Manufacturing.
Experience managing enterprise-level projects with multiple stakeholders and large budgets (e.g., $1M+)
Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards relevant to the specific industry (e.g., GDPR for IT, FDA for Healthcare)
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required.
Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a similar discipline is highly desirable.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification (or relevant certification) is strongly preferred.
Ability to travel (up to 10–25%) to client sites or other company locations as needed
Flexibility to work extended hours or weekends when project timelines require.
Strong commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
Dental provided through UHC Nationwide
Vision provided by UHC
Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care
Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)
Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera
Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Days
401k Plan
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)
Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)
Paid Holidays
Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

project management methodologiesAgileWaterfallproject chartersrisk assessmentsbudget managementresource allocationdata analysisnegotiationchange management

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillswritten communicationverbal communicationleadershipfacilitationnegotiationconflict resolutiontime managementteam collaboration

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Certified Scrum Master (CSM)Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA)