Program Manager III

Job-ID: 408230Sector: Technology and ITLocation: Owings Mills, MDContract: ContractPosted: 2026-10-13Deadline: 0001-01-01Our client, a leading global financial services organization, is seeking an experienced Business Program Manager to support a portfolio of strategic business initiatives within the Retirement Planning Services Portfolio. This is a non-technical role focused on driving business readiness activities, portfolio governance, executive reporting, and cross-functional coordination to ensure key initiatives remain on track. The ideal candidate brings strong program management experience, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to proactively identify risks, manage dependencies, and facilitate collaboration across business and technology teams.Job Title: Program Manager IIILocation: Owings Mills, MD (Hybrid: 4 Days Onsite | 1 Day Remote)Pay Range: $57/hr - $62/hrWhat's the Job?Coordinate business readiness activities supporting large-scale technology updates and strategic portfolio initiatives. Drive program and portfolio governance processes, including work plans, status tracking, and executive reporting. Gather, consolidate, and communicate status updates across multiple development priorities and stakeholder groups. Identify, track, and help mitigate risks, issues, and cross-functional dependencies to ensure initiatives remain on track. Facilitate collaboration between business, technology, and external partners to support successful delivery and organizational readiness. Develop and maintain portfolio reporting, governance materials, presentations, and planning artifacts for leadership review. Lead stakeholder meetings, planning cadences, and follow-up activities to drive accountability and execution. Support ongoing portfolio management activities across strategic enterprise initiatives within a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.What's Needed?Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field. 5-7 years of experience in Program Management, Portfolio Management, PMO, or related project delivery roles. Experience managing projects and/or programs within the financial services industry is strongly preferred. Strong experience with governance, executive reporting, risk management, dependency tracking, and stakeholder engagement. Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple initiatives and work effectively across cross-functional teams. Excellent communication, facilitation, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.); SharePoint experience preferred. PMI or PMP certification preferred.What's in it for me?Opportunity to support high-visibility strategic initiatives within a large enterprise portfolio. Broad stakeholder engagement across business, technology, and external partner teams. Ability to influence outcomes and drive business readiness for enterprise technology transformations. Chance to develop expertise in portfolio operations, dependency management, and executive-level reporting. Collaborative, cross-functional environment with opportunities to build relationships across multiple business areas.Upon completion of waiting period, consultants are eligible for:Medical and Prescription Drug Plans Dental Plan Vision Plan Health Savings Account Health Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Supplemental Life Insurance Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance Business Travel Insurance 401(k), Plus Match Weekly PayIf this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions.Experis is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.