Program Manager

Program ManagerProtingent Staffing has an exciting contract Program Manager opportunity with our client located in Santa Clara, CA. 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 vendorsDevelop project charters, resource plans, project schedule, and other project management deliverables as required by project lifecycle methodologyActively manage the execution of projects, assigning tasks to project resources, managing project scope, tasks, and quality to meet deliverables and commitmentsEnsure completion of risk, security, architecture, disaster recovery, ROI, and other mandated assessmentsConduct project team and steering committee meetings with documented minutes and follow-up actionsCollaborate with product owners to ensure the product backlog is well-groomed and ready for the next sprintRun Agile ceremonies, sessions, and workshopsAssist scrum teams, through coaching & mentoring, to be self-directed with strong decision making, conflict resolution, and transparencyProactively manage risk, issues and dependencies, executing risk mitigation and taking corrective measuresManage and maintain centralized project document repositoryEnsure all deliverables and commitments are compliant with relevant standards, processes, and methodologyPrepare for and ensure projects pass applicable stage gate reviewsTrack and provide product or program dashboard and metricsExecute project communications and reportingProvide accurate, timely and transparent project updates to all appropriate levels of managementJob Qualifications:Finance Project Management experience (Supply Chain, Procurement, General Ledger/Accounting, Assets)SAP PM experience is preferredPreferably experience with SAP - as a program/project managerBachelor's degree in computer science, information sciences or related field or equivalent experienceMust have 4+ years of meaningful experience in project management experience with proven track record in delivering complex, enterprise, or cross-functional IT or technology projectsExperience with cloud technologies strongly preferredHands-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) desirableHighly organized, excellent attention to detail, follow-up and follow-through, prioritizing across multiple concurrent initiatives and shifting demandsProven problem solver with strong interpersonal skills to influence, maintain positive relationships, and collaborate with people at all levelsStrong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build and deliver messages across a broad range of audiencesTeam player – our teams will rely on your leadership and cooperation is key to success.Job Details:Job Type: ContractPay Rate: $100-$109/hrLocation: 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.