Program Manager

job summary:

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead largescale complex programs across multiple projects and business functions The ideal candidate will drive strategic initiatives ensure successful delivery manage stakeholder expectations oversee financials and enable organizational transformation while aligning program outcomes with business objectives

location: Torrance, California
job type: Contract
salary: $65 - 75 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:

Program Portfolio Management

Lead and manage multiple concurrent projectsprograms with endtoend ownership

Define program strategy roadmap governance framework and execution plans

Establish program goals KPIs success metrics and reporting mechanisms

Ensure alignment of program deliverables with organizational objectives

Drive program reviews steering committee meetings and executive governance forums

Stakeholder Management

Engage with senior leadership customers sponsors and crossfunctional teams

Act as the primary escalation point for programrelated issues and risks

Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Present program status risks financials and business outcomes to executives

Delivery Management

Ensure successful execution of projects within scope schedule budget and quality targets

Drive resource planning dependency management and capacity forecasting

Monitor project health delivery milestones and issue resolution

Implement best practices in Agile Hybrid and Waterfall delivery methodologies

Financial Commercial Management

Own program budgeting forecasting revenue tracking and margin management

Monitor resource utilization cost optimization and profitability

Support contract negotiations change requests renewals and business growth initiatives

Drive operational excellence and financial governance across programs

Risk Governance

Establish robust risk management and mitigation frameworks

Ensure compliance with organizational policies quality standards and audit requirements

Manage program dependencies and drive timely resolution of critical issues

Conduct periodic reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

People Leadership

Lead and mentor Project Managers PMOs and delivery teams

Foster a highperformance culture focused on collaboration and accountability

Drive talent development succession planning and capability building

Support hiring onboarding and performance management activities

qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science Business Administration or related field

MBA preferred

PMP PgMP PRINCE2 certification preferred

Agile certifications CSM SAFe Program Consultant SAFe Agilist are advantageous

Key Competencies

Strategic Thinking

Executive Presence

Leadership Influencing Skills

Decision Making

Negotiation Skills

Problem Solving

Customer Management

Financial Acumen

Organizational Change Leadership

skills:

Agile,Computer Science,PRINCE2,Financial Acumen,Executive Communication,Decision Making,leadership,People Leadership,Executive Presence,Influencing Skills,issue resolution,Problem Solving,strategic initiatives,Strategic Thinking,Proposal Management,Agilist,audit requirements,Benefits Management,budget,budgeting,Business Administration,MBA,forecasting revenue,business objectives,continuous improvement,Business Transformation,Capacity Planning,PRINCE2 certification,PMP,Change Management,Organizational Change,Commercial Management,cost optimization,Crisis Management,Customer Management,Delivery Management,dependency management,Financial Management,forecasting,financial governance,governance,Issue Management,KPI Performance,financials,Financial,margin management,metrics,Negotiation Skills,contract negotiations,operational excellence,Portfolio Management,Program Management,PgMP,Agile certifications,Project Planning,quality standards,Ensure compliance,resource planning,resource utilization,risks,Risk,Risk Governance,risk management,Vendor Management,Stakeholder Management,internal and external stakeholders,Strategic Planning,Waterfall delivery,Waterfall Methodologies

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.