Program Manager

Program Manager IIILocation: Rancho Cordova, CA (Remote; Onsite Preferred) Duration: 6+ MonthsRole Summary: Seeking a Senior/Principal Program Manager to support the Head of Talent Acquisition on a confidential, large-scale HR strategic initiative. This person will establish program governance, drive cross-functional execution, manage risks and dependencies, and provide executive-level reporting with minimal onboarding.Key ResponsibilitiesEstablish program governance, operating cadence, stakeholder meetings, and RACI.Develop and manage integrated project plans, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and critical paths.Track decisions, actions, risks, issues, assumptions, and escalations; drive timely resolution.Partner with senior executives and cross-functional teams including HR, Talent Acquisition, Finance, IT, Legal, Procurement, and Operations.Prepare executive presentations, dashboards, status reports, and decision-ready materials.Support budget development, resource planning, spend tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting.Manage collaboration and reporting using Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools.Use approved AI tools (including Copilot) to improve program management efficiency while maintaining confidentiality.Apply Agile/Scrum methodologies where appropriate.Required Qualifications12+ years of complex project/program management experience.Experience supporting senior executives and managing highly visible, cross-functional initiatives.Direct experience in BOTH semiconductor and manufacturing industries – mandatory.Strong experience building program governance, RACI, project plans, milestone tracking, risk/issue management, decision logs, and executive reporting from scratch.Active PMP certification required.Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.Advanced skills in PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.Experience with AI productivity tools for project/program management.Strong executive communication, facilitation, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.Must be able to work primarily in Pacific Time.Preferred QualificationsWest Coast-based candidate.Certifications: CSM, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or PgMP.Experience with organizational transformation, workforce planning, or large-scale business initiatives.Budget management, resource forecasting, and leadership-level financial reporting experience.Experience with Project, Smartsheet, and dashboard/reporting tools.