Program Manager

Program Manager6 months initial contract, extendable and/or conversion to FTE$65–75 per hour, W2 only. No sponsorship, no third parties.About the jobAn established engineering and technology organisation is looking for a Program Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of active programs end to end. You'll be the central point of accountability for schedule, cost, and technical performance; directing a cross-functional team drawn from multiple departments, unblocking problems as they surface, and keeping delivery on time and on budget. The role also has a commercial edge: contract negotiation, proposal work, and helping win the next round of programs.RequirementsProven program management experience running technical programs end to end, with full accountability for schedule, budget, and performanceTrack record delivering on time and within budget across concurrent programsExperience negotiating and preparing contracts, with a solid grasp of financial terms, resourcing, and contractual obligationsExperience writing and preparing proposals to win new workAbility to direct and coordinate matrixed teams pulled from different departments without direct reporting linesStrong problem-solving instincts; spotting risks early and building the fixComfortable acting as the advisor and escalation point for the program teamNice to haveBusiness development or product line expansion experienceFormal certification (PMP or similar)Earned value management or similar cost/schedule control methodologyExperience in a regulated or contract-driven delivery environment