Lead Program Manager

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Job description

Software Resources has an immediate, long term contract job opportunity for a Lead Program Manager with a major corporation in Burbank, CA

11+ month contract

Pay Rate: $100 - $121/hr DOE

Must Haves:

Must have heavy understanding of project delivery. This role is a people leader that handles strategic programs from a PM perspective. It is project managing.

15 -20 yrs experience of leading large complex enterprise technology level projects with heavy executive leader presence. Must be expert at creating and presenting for presentations.

Will be leading teams as a whole but not a direct team.

Project - Will be focusing on global HR process and standardization of processes as it relates to cos savings. What can be standardized as a whole.

Looking for resources coming from top 3-5 companies such as McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and Bain & Company, Client, EY.

Description:

The Lead Program Manager will spearhead the planning and execution of technology delivery within the Enterprise Technology team, specifically focusing on the SuccessFactors platform. This role ensures end-to-end delivery of technology solutions aligned with business capabilities and collaboration across support operations. The ideal candidate will partner with various stakeholders, including matrix projects and third-party resources, to drive strategic planning and delivery leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

" Lead program planning and strategy, including resource identification and forecasting.

" Establish and track key performance indicators to monitor project health and status.

" Analyze data to produce actionable insights and propose solutions for identified issues.

" Manage the Risks, Actions, Issues, and Decisions (RAID) log, facilitating resolutions in collaboration with project management teams.

" Communicate project status and escalations to senior leadership and stakeholders.

" Build and deliver impactful presentations for very senior audiences, translating complex information into clear, actionable insights.

" Collaborate with business partners, solution architects, and delivery managers to foster strong relationships across the organization.

" Drive execution of complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with project vision, objectives, and expected outcomes.

" Develop governance practices to monitor projects and ensure proactive scheduling of deliverables.

" Oversee project financial forecasts, resource plans, and expense tracking.

" Implement process improvements in project management to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.

" Foster a self-organizing team environment focused on continuous learning and delivering value.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience Requirements:

" 10+ years managing large, complex technology programs.

" 3+ years in a delivery leadership role.

" Big 3 consulting experience highly preferred (McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and Bain & Company)

" Proven ability to navigate ambiguous work environments and drive results.

" Strong communication and presentation skills, adept at engaging both technical and business audiences.

" Experience leading technology projects with a focus on innovative problem-solving.

" Familiarity with modern project management tools (e.g., Clarity PPM, Smartsheet, MS Project Online) and collaboration software (e.g., MS Teams).

" Experience working in Fortune 50 companies preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

Extensive experience building impactful presentations for very senior audiences.

" Excellent collaboration skills in a matrixed organizational structure.

" Results-oriented with a proactive, action-biased mindset.

" Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

" Strong resilience and adaptability in challenging circumstances.

Required Education:

BS

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