IT Program Manager

IT Program Manager

Maryland Heights, MO

Type: Contract

Category: Program/Project Management

Industry: Communications

Reference ID: JN -052026-106805

Date Posted: 05/06/2026

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Hybrid 4 days onsite in Maryland Heights, MO

Our client seeks a seasoned IT Program Manager to lead complex, enterprise-wide initiatives supporting credit and fraud operations within the Ordering Back Office. The role will align multi-project delivery to strategic goals, establish governance, and drive coordinated outcomes across interdependent workstreams. The Program Manager will oversee roadmap definition, risk and budget management, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement of cost, performance, and schedule.

We can facilitate w2 and corp-to-corp consultants. 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: $65.00 to $75.00/hr. w2

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Responsibilities:

• Manage one or more highly complex or enterprise-wide IT programs consisting of multiple projects.

• Align project and program delivery with broader strategic initiatives and goals.

• Establish and enforce governance controls across projects and programs.

• Plan, implement, and monitor schedules from inception through delivery.

• Define and report program roadmap, status, development issues, and success metrics.

• Identify, assess, and monitor program and project risks with mitigation strategies.

• Coordinate project interdependencies and sequence work for optimal delivery.

• Manage and allocate resources across projects to meet program objectives.

• Drive continuous improvement in cost, performance, and schedule.

• Build, manage, and track program and project budgets.

• Facilitate communication and coordination among project teams and stakeholders.

• Manage stakeholder engagement, expectations, and satisfaction.

• Maintain awareness of trends, business conditions, and internal practices that impact projects or the overall program.

Experience Requirements:

• 5 to 10 years of experience managing complex or enterprise-wide IT programs with multiple interdependent projects.

• Proven ability to align delivery to strategic objectives and implement governance controls.

• Demonstrated expertise in schedule management, status reporting, metrics, and risk management.

• Experience coordinating resources across projects and optimizing delivery sequences.

• Track record of budget development, management, and financial oversight.

• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional communication skills.

• Background supporting credit and/or fraud-related initiatives is beneficial (preferred).

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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.

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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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