Program Manager

Title: Program ManagerJob Type: Contract (W2 Only)Contract Length: 7 monthsPay Range: $80-90/hrStart Date: ASAPLocation: Hybrid - San Jose, CAAbout the Opportunity:Our client, a leader in Software/SaaS Technology, is looking for a skilled Program Manager to join their team for a 7 months engagement. This project involves leading high-visibility, cross-functional programs focused on the successful delivery and release of new product offerings, driving alignment across multiple teams to meet key business objectives. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:Develop strategic roadmaps in partnership with senior leaders, transforming them into executable plans to deliver against business objectives.Own end-to-end project planning, including establishing overall project plans with key milestones, and driving progress within time and budget constraints.Identify critical paths, manage project dependencies, and facilitate discussions between project teams, product management, and engineering to resolve misalignments across requirements, priorities, and schedules.Perform comprehensive risk management by identifying and analyzing risks, developing risk controls, and creating contingency plans.Define and refine standardized portfolio management processes, drive continuous process improvement, and lead release management activities to ensure successful deployment of product updates.Required Skills & Experience:We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:6+ years of progressive experience in Program Management in software, SaaS, and/or related industry.Deep expertise in strong program and project management skills, specifically handling complex, highly cross-functional projects within a highly matrixed environment. This isn't a learning role—you need to be a subject matter expert.Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into technical requirements, resolve misalignments, and utilize strong business acumen to understand Go-to-Market strategies.Experience with knowledge of the software development lifecycle (both waterfall & agile) and familiarity with tools including SharePoint, Jira, and Smartsheet.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, especially with executives, to communicate synthesized program information and influence stakeholders across levels and teams.W2 only (No C2C or 1099 contractors)#LI-BV1#J-18808-Ljbffr