Program Manager

Job Title Program Manager Position Position Description Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Program Manager with our client located in Santa Clara, CA. Job Description The Digital Transformation Group (DTG) PMO team provides Project and Program Management to key cross-functional and technical initiatives. The team is looking for an experienced Project Manager to orchestrate project resources and activities in the end-to-end execution and delivery of one or more IT Finance programs and projects. Job Responsibilities Oversee all phases of one or more projects and actively manage project execution, coordinating with team members and vendors Develop project charters, resource plans, project schedule, and other project management deliverables as required by project lifecycle methodology Actively manage the execution of projects, assigning tasks to project resources, managing project scope, tasks, and quality to meet deliverables and commitments Ensure completion of risk, security, architecture, disaster recovery, ROI, and other mandated assessments Conduct project team and steering committee meetings with documented minutes and follow-up actions Collaborate with product owners to ensure the product backlog is well-groomed and ready for the next sprint Run Agile ceremonies, sessions, and workshops Assist scrum teams, through coaching & mentoring, to be self-directed with strong decision making, conflict resolution, and transparency Proactively manage risk, issues and dependencies, executing risk mitigation and taking corrective measures Manage and maintain centralized project document repository Ensure all deliverables and commitments are compliant with relevant standards, processes, and methodology Prepare for and ensure projects pass applicable stage gate reviews Track and provide product or program dashboard and metrics Execute project communications and reporting Provide accurate, timely and transparent project updates to all appropriate levels of management. Job Qualifications Finance Project Management experience (Supply Chain, Procurement, General Ledger/Accounting, Assets) SAP PM experience is preferred Preferably experience with SAP - as a program/project manager Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information sciences or related field or equivalent experience Must have 4+ years of meaningful experience in project management experience with proven track record in delivering complex, enterprise, or cross-functional IT or technology projects Must have agile or hybrid waterfall/agile experience Experience with cloud technologies strongly preferred Hands-on experience with Atlassian and other project management tooling (JIRA, Confluence, JQL, Dashboards, ServiceNow) Desirable SAFe certified, or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) desirable Hands‑on experience working on complex projects touching various components across applications and stack layers Highly organized, excellent attention to detail, follow-up and follow-through, prioritizing across multiple concurrent initiatives and shifting demands Proven problem solver with strong interpersonal skills to influence, maintain positive relationships, and collaborate with people at all levels Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build and deliver messages across a broad range of audiences Team player – our teams will rely on your leadership and cooperation is key to success. Job Details Job Type: Contract Pay Rate: $100-$109/hr Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite) Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan. About Protingent Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future. #J-18808-Ljbffr Protingent