Senior Program Manager
Eliassen Group
Job Description
Job Description
Description: Hybrid 3 days on site NYC, some travel to Princeton office too in New York, NY
Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Program Manager to lead high-priority initiatives within an HR Technology portfolio, including the launch of an AI-driven HR platform. The role operates in a hybrid delivery model that aligns Waterfall governance with Agile execution. The Senior Program Manager will serve as a delivery lead and a secondary Agile coach, guiding stakeholders through Agile transition, enforcing accountability, and ensuring technical excellence. The role requires hands-on program management and comfort with detailed planning and tracking.
Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $70.00 to $80.00/hr. w2
Responsibilities:- Lead end-to-end delivery of an AI-driven HR platform and strategic projects across 1–5 teams and 40+ individuals.
- Bridge Waterfall project plans in ServiceNow SPM with Agile execution in Jira and Confluence.
- Partner with an Agile Coach to transition legacy teams to Scrum or SAFe and uphold Definition of Ready and Definition of Done.
- Serve as primary stakeholder contact, challenge assumptions, clarify contradictory requirements, and drive ownership of decisions.
- Coordinate dependencies across Audit, Legal and Compliance, and Cybersecurity to meet corporate standards.
- Perform hands-on program management tasks including schedules, risks, issues, budgets, and status reporting.
- 7–10+ years managing complex programs in both Waterfall and Agile environments.
- PMP and SAFe certification (Agilist or Program Consultant) are mandatory.
- Expert proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow SPM or similar PPM tools.
- Demonstrated servant leadership with the ability to influence without direct authority.
- Proven ability to challenge stakeholders constructively and drive accountability.
- Preferred: HR Technology or HR digital transformation experience.
- Preferred: Workday and ServiceNow HRSD experience.
- Preferred: Experience delivering AI or Machine Learning projects.
- Preferred: Leading Agile transformation at department or portfolio level.
- Preferred: Experience as Scrum Master or Product Owner.
- On-site in New York, NY three days per week with some travel to Princeton, NJ.
Recruitment Transparency Notice
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( View email address on ziprecruiter.com , View phone number on ziprecruiter.com) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality. If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:
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About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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