Duration: 6-Month Contract
Location: New York, NY | Chicago, IL | Sun Prairie, WI
Work Arrangement: Hybrid preferred (8-10 days per month onsite in one of the listed office locations). Remote may be considered for exceptional candidates.
Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager with strong SAFe Agile expertise to lead complex, enterprise-wide programs and projects. This role will be responsible for managing the successful delivery of business and technology initiatives, driving stakeholder engagement, overseeing project financials, and ensuring program objectives are achieved on time and within budget.
The ideal candidate will have a proven background delivering large-scale, multi-year programs, strong leadership capabilities, PMP certification, and experience partnering with business, IT, and third-party teams in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead complex programs and projects to achieve strategic business objectives and measurable outcomes.
- Build and manage high-performing teams consisting of business, technology, and third-party stakeholders.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for executive sponsors and business leaders regarding project status, budget, risks, and deliverables.
- Apply SAFe Agile and project management best practices throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage program and project interdependencies to ensure alignment with overall business goals.
- Drive business engagement and stakeholder communication across all phases of delivery.
- Oversee project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and financial management.
- Develop and monitor project budgets, forecasts, business cases, cost estimates, and benefit realization plans.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and roadblocks.
- Maintain detailed project documentation, status reporting, decision logs, and governance materials.
- Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors to manage schedules, dependencies, and resource demand.
- Ensure adherence to established project management frameworks, methodologies, and approval processes.
- Mentor project team members and promote continuous improvement across delivery teams.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
- 7+ years of program and project management experience.
- Proven experience delivering and managing complex, multi-year enterprise programs.
- Strong experience working within SAFe Agile environments.
- Project Management Professional ( PMP) certification required.
- Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, resources, and financial performance.
- Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams across business and technology organizations.
- Expert knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
- Understanding of technology-focused business transformation initiatives.
- Knowledge of IT environments, systems, and delivery strategies.
- Working knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Experience within the insurance industry is highly preferred.
- Experience managing external vendors and consulting partners.
Estimated Min Rate: $65.00
Estimated Max Rate: $75.00
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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