Title: Program Manager
Location: Austin, TX 
Duration: 6-12 Months
Job description:
Key Responsibilities
Client is seeking a highly driven and versatile Program Manager to support cross-functional initiatives within the IS&T organization. This is not a traditional PMO role; the ideal candidate will be a hands-on program leader who can independently drive projects from inception through execution while collaborating effectively with multiple stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate sprint planning, backlog grooming, and Agile project execution.
• Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements.
• Coordinate and manage end-to-end testing activities, including test planning, execution, and defect tracking.
• Drive project timelines, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications proactively.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of business and technology initiatives.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and leverage GenAI tools to improve efficiency, productivity, and delivery outcomes.
• Take ownership of multiple workstreams and adapt to evolving business priorities.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong Program Management experience with the ability to wear multiple hats across project delivery functions.
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, sprint planning, requirements gathering, and testing coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively drive projects with minimal supervision.
• Experience incorporating Generative AI tools into day-to-day workflows to streamline processes and accelerate deliverables.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience is highly preferred.
• IS&T experience is strongly preferred to minimize ramp-up time.
• Experience working in fast-paced, highly matrixed enterprise environments.

Important Screening Criteria:

• Candidate must be based in Austin, TX. This is a strict requirement
• Client experience is highly preferred.
• IS&T background is strongly preferred.
• Candidate should be a well-rounded "jack of all trades" Program Manager who can handle sprint planning, requirements gathering, testing, and project execution.
• Must demonstrate practical adoption of GenAI tools in their daily work.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.The pay rate for this position is $50.00/hr.