Program manager
Location: Seatac, WA 98198
Duration: 12 Months


The Program Manager IV is a senior-level role responsible for driving strategic, high-impact programs that span multiple business units, geographies, or product lines. This role requires extensive experience in program management, executive leadership, and the ability to navigate complex organizational structures. The Program Manager IV works closely with C-level executives, senior stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to define program goals, optimize processes, and ensure business success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute large-scale, enterprise-level programs with a significant impact on business strategy and operations.
• Define and drive program objectives, roadmaps, and long-term strategies in alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee multiple projects within a program, ensuring successful execution, on-time delivery, and measurable results.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, business unit leaders, and key stakeholders to ensure alignment and resource prioritization.
• Drive change management initiatives, organizational transformation, and process improvements.
• Manage budgets, financial planning, and resource allocation for large, cross-functional programs.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, proactively solving challenges to ensure seamless program execution.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program success and drive continuous improvement.
• Act as a mentor and coach for junior program managers, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Develop and deliver executive-level reports, presentations, and communication materials.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree or MBA preferred).
• 7-10+ years of experience in program/project management, business operations, or a related leadership role.
• Extensive expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Lean, SAFe, etc.).
• Proven experience leading large, complex, and cross-functional initiatives with executive visibility.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in project management and collaboration tools (JIRA, Asana, Smartsheet, MS Project, etc.).
• Experience in budgeting, financial modeling, and risk assessment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management certification (PgMP, PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Expertise in data analytics, business intelligence, and performance measurement (Power BI, Tableau, SQL, etc.).
• Background in process improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean, etc.).
• Experience in managing global programs, M&A integration, or large-scale digital transformation initiatives.

 
 
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. This position’s starting pay is: $ 79.55/hr.