Senior Program Manager

General Info: US Citizens or GC Holders onlyMust be on our W2- no C2CMust reside in St. Louis, MO or immediate surrounding areaHybrid- onsite 2-3 days per week.Description:Summary:This role manages large, complex projects end to end — defining scope and schedule independently, keeping delivery on time and on budget, and leading through ambiguity. Strong fit for someone who's led "mega projects" and can flex between hands-on execution and coaching a team through roadblocks.Responsibilities:Define and manage scope, schedule, and budget for large/complex projects, including higher-risk "mega projects." Build project plans and secure internal/external resources based on risk and complexity. Help prioritize cross-discipline or cross-group project work. Lead RFP review, vendor contract evaluation, and vendor selection. Partner with the Demand Planning group and guide others through the demand planning process. Manage and review project budgets, including invoice approval for complex projects. Run project execution using traditional and/or Agile methods, coordinating meetings, tracking budget, following up on action items, and managing scope creep. Perform risk analysis and build mitigation plans proactively. Support development of PMO processes, tools, and automation. Remove blockers (cultural, administrative, logistical) so the team can stay focused and productive. Manage change control as issues arise. Prepare stakeholders for delivery and communicate how larger projects drive business value. Run recurring status meetings with Digital PMs, Supervisors, and Directors. Build and lead change management strategy, both customer-facing and internal, to keep stakeholders engaged. Coach team members and peers on change management roles and responsibilities.Must Haves:Bachelor's degree required10+ years of PM and program management experience leading large, complex projects from initiation through delivery, including higher-risk "mega projects" (HR project experience preferred)Expert-level project management skills using MS Project, Primavera, or similar tools to manage schedules, budgets, and cross-team dependenciesDeep knowledge of change management strategy and principles, including leading both customer-facing and internal change initiativesStrong grasp of project planning fundamentals, including timing, cost, and the impact of budget or schedule overrunsStrategic vendor management experience, including RFP review, contract evaluation, and vendor selectionServant leadership approach, proactively identifying and removing barriers so the team can stay focused on high-value workNice to Haves:PMP certification (not required)2+ years at a large organization or Fortune 500 company