Program Manager (Contractual)

Position Objective

Seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and deliver complex, cross-functional technology programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating global stakeholders, driving execution, and ensuring successful delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale technology programs across multiple workstreams.
• Develop and manage program roadmaps, milestones, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with business stakeholders, product owners, engineering teams, and external vendors.
• Identify, track, and mitigate program risks, dependencies, and issues.
• Drive governance through regular status reviews, steering committee meetings, and executive reporting.
• Ensure alignment between business objectives and technology delivery.
• Monitor program KPIs and delivery metrics to improve execution.
• Manage change requests and ensure proper impact assessment.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across global teams.
• Support continuous process improvement and Agile delivery practices.

Unique Knowledge & Skill Requirement

Program Management

• Enterprise Program Management
• Project Portfolio Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk & Issue Management
• Budget & Resource Planning
• Executive Communication
• Vendor Management

Delivery Methodologies Agile, Scrum, SAFe, Waterfall, Hybrid Delivery Models

Tools - Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Power BI (preferred), Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing global healthcare or life sciences technology programs.
• Exposure to cloud transformation, digital platforms, or enterprise application implementations.
• Experience working with distributed global teams.
• PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, or SAFe certification is preferred.