JOB TITLE: Program Manager

Onsite:- Harrisburg, PA (Local Candidates)

Required Skills:- 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS 

*8-10 years of program or portfolio management experience 

*Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-year, multi-million-dollar programs 

*Experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams and cross-functional teams 

*Experience working with both internal teams and external vendors 

Leadership & Communication 

*Demonstrated ability to lead with authority and influence without direct control 

*Strong ability to coach, mentor, and elevate team performance 

*Comfortable having critical, constructive conversations with senior stakeholders 

*Exceptional communication skills (executive-level reporting and team-level clarity) 

Delivery & Execution 

*Deep expertise in program governance, planning, and execution frameworks 

*Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models 

*Ability to bring structure to ambiguous or under performing environments 

Preferred Qualifications 

*Experience in State Government - preferred but not required 

*Experience with Salesforce - preferred but not required 

*Certifications (e.g., PMP, Scrum, etc.) 

*Experience in standing up programs from early-stage or disorganized environments 

Core Competencies 

*Strategic thinking with strong execution focus 

*Organizational design and operational excellence 

*Accountability and ownership mindset 

*Conflict resolution and stakeholder alignment 

*Risk-based decision making 

*Clarity, structure,and attention to detail 

Success Metrics (What Good Looks Like) 

*Program is structured, predictable, and operating with clear governance 

*Teams are aligned,accountable, and consistently prepared 

*Risks and dependencies are actively managed (not reactive) 

*Leadership has clear visibility into status, risks, and decisions 

*Delivery milestones are met with improved efficiency and quality 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

*Experience working with project management or Agile tools (such as Confluence, Azure DevOps, SharePoint, or similar tools) 

*Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders 

*Experience assisting teams with tracking work items, tasks, or project deliverables 

*Familiarity with Agile or Scrum practices 

*Experience supporting meetings or project ceremonies such as stand-ups, sprint reviews, or planning sessions 

*Experience assisting with documentation such as project plans, requirements, or status updates 

*Exposure to technology procurement or participation in RFP/RFI processes is preferred 

*Ability to perform essential job functions 

Skills: 

Program or Portfolio Manager experience 

Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models 

Experience working with project management or Agile tools (such as Confluence, Azure DevOps, SharePoint, or similar tools) 

Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-year, multi-million-dollar programs 

PMP or Scrum Master certification (nice to have) 

State Government experience (nice to have) 

Salesforce experience (nice to have)