Program Manager

12+ Month Contract

Hybrid On-Site Dearborn MI 4 Days

$55-65/HR

Position Description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented professional to support program and project execution across multiple teams and initiatives. This role will be responsible for program governance, planning, reporting, process improvement, and collaboration across cross-functional stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing complex programs, facilitating Agile/SAFe planning activities, and developing reporting solutions that provide visibility into program health and delivery performance. A strong understanding of the end-to-end product development lifecycle-from concept and design through engineering, manufacturing, and launch-is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Project Coordination

• Manage program-level activities, timelines, dependencies, risks, assumptions, and issues (RAID).
• Support multiple projects through governance, reporting, and execution oversight.
• Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning, demand planning, and roadmap execution across multiple teams.
• Support strategic planning efforts and align program goals with business objectives.
• Identify and proactively address cross-functional risks, dependencies, and roadblocks.
• Coordinate with Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Scrum Masters, and project stakeholders.
• Track PI objectives, team capacity, and cross-team dependencies.

Jira Administration & Reporting

• Build and maintain Jira boards, dashboards, workflows, and reporting structures.
• Develop custom filters and JQL queries to support sprint, epic, release, and portfolio tracking.
• Ensure data integrity and provide visibility into project and program performance.

Process Documentation

• Create and maintain process flow diagrams using tools such as Visio, Lucidchart, or draw.io.
• Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), RACI matrices, governance processes, and workflow documentation.
• Drive process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.

SharePoint Management

• Build, maintain, and administer SharePoint sites for document management and team collaboration.
• Manage permissions, document libraries, and site structure.
• Support basic workflow automation through Power Automate.

Reporting & Analytics (Power BI)

• Develop Power BI dashboards and reports to monitor program health and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Create burn-down, burn-up, and executive-level reporting dashboards.
• Integrate and analyze data from Jira and other enterprise systems.
• Deliver actionable insights to leadership and stakeholders.

Required Skills

• Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
• Program Management Office (PMO)
• Jira Administration and Reporting
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Power BI Reporting and Analytics
• Program and Project Management
• Agile / SAFe Methodologies
• Process Documentation and Governance

Preferred Skills

• Experience facilitating Program Increment (PI) Planning
• Power Automate
• Visio, Lucidchart, or draw.io
• Product development lifecycle experience within engineering and manufacturing environments

Required Experience

• 6+ years of IT experience
• 2+ years of Program Management experience
• Expert-level Project Management experience
• Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale programs across multiple teams

Preferred Experience

• Experience working within Agile/SAFe environments
• Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, or product development organizations

Education

Required

• Bachelor's Degree

Preferred

• Relevant professional certification or certification program

Additional Information

• Hybrid Schedule: 4 days per week onsite with the potential to work remotely 1 day per week.
• Must be comfortable working across multiple teams, programs, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

EEO Employer

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