Program Manager III

Program Manager IIIOur client, a leading global financial services organization, is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support a portfolio of strategic business and technology initiatives within the Retirement Planning Services Portfolio. This is a non-technical role focused on driving business readiness activities, portfolio governance, executive reporting, and cross-functional coordination to ensure key initiatives remain on track. The ideal candidate brings strong program management experience, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to proactively identify risks, manage dependencies, and facilitate collaboration across business and technology teams.Location: Owings Mills, MD (Hybrid: 4 Days Onsite | 1 Day Remote)Pay Range: $57/hr - $62/hrWhat's the Job?Coordinate business readiness activities supporting large-scale technology updates and strategic portfolio initiatives.Drive program and portfolio governance processes, including work plans, status tracking, and executive reporting.Gather, consolidate, and communicate status updates across multiple development priorities and stakeholder groups.Identify, track, and help mitigate risks, issues, and cross-functional dependencies to ensure initiatives remain on track.Facilitate collaboration between business, technology, and external partners to support successful delivery and organizational readiness.Develop and maintain portfolio reporting, governance materials, presentations, and planning artifacts for leadership review.Lead stakeholder meetings, planning cadences, and follow-up activities to drive accountability and execution.Support ongoing portfolio management activities across strategic enterprise initiatives within a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.What's Needed?Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.5-7 years of experience in Program Management, Portfolio Management, PMO, or related project delivery roles.Strong experience with governance, executive reporting, risk management, dependency tracking, and stakeholder engagement.Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple initiatives and work effectively across cross-functional teams.Excellent communication, facilitation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.); SharePoint experience preferred.Financial Services industry experience preferred.PMI or PMP certification preferred.What's in it for me?Opportunity to support high-visibility strategic initiatives within a large enterprise portfolio.Broad stakeholder engagement across business, technology, and external partner teams.Ability to influence outcomes and drive business readiness for enterprise technology transformations.Chance to develop expertise in portfolio operations, dependency management, and executive-level reporting.Collaborative, cross-functional environment with opportunities to build relationships across multiple business areas.Upon completion of waiting period, consultants are eligible for:Medical and Prescription Drug PlansDental PlanVision PlanHealth Savings AccountHealth Flexible Spending AccountDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountSupplemental Life InsuranceShort Term and Long Term Disability InsuranceBusiness Travel Insurance401(k), Plus MatchWeekly Pay