Program Manager - Hybrid

Job Title Program Manager - Hybrid Duration (Contract) 12 Months Client Location Atlanta, GA 30303 Location Preference Hybrid Job Description As a Program Manager, you will lead the coordination, execution, and delivery of a large-scale enterprise modernization initiative, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, regulatory compliance, and successful system implementation. You will oversee cross-functional workstreams, manage vendor performance, and drive program governance while ensuring timely delivery of milestones. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to navigate complex program dependencies to support a successful system launch and transition to operations. Key Responsibilities Lead planning, execution, and monitoring of large-scale IT modernization programs Coordinate activities across multiple workstreams including development, testing, data migration, and operations Develop and maintain integrated program schedules, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies Manage dependencies across vendors, stakeholders, and technical teams Monitor and track program progress, risks, issues, and budget performance Serve as the primary liaison between leadership, stakeholders, and vendor teams Ensure timely resolution of project issues, defects, and delivery risks Support implementation of modern delivery approaches including AI-assisted development practices Coordinate compliance and readiness activities including testing, validation, and certification requirements Facilitate governance processes including steering committee updates and executive reporting Lead implementation readiness activities including UAT, performance testing, and production planning Support go‑live planning, decision‑making, and post‑deployment stabilization efforts Drive organizational change management initiatives including training and user adoption Ensure alignment of operational workflows with new system capabilities Required Skills, Experiences, Education, and Competencies Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field 10+ years of experience managing large-scale IT programs or enterprise system implementations Strong experience in vendor management and multi-team coordination Experience with Agile, hybrid, or iterative delivery methodologies Proven experience managing system testing, data migration, and implementation readiness activities Experience working in regulated or public‑sector environments Strong understanding of program governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to executive leadership Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities Experience managing cloud-based or enterprise platform implementations Ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and cross‑functional dependencies PMP, PMI‑ACP, or equivalent project management certification (required) PgMP certification or advanced program management credentials (preferred) Experience with large-scale modernization initiatives and organizational transformation (preferred) The hourly range for roles of this nature are $60.00 to $90.00/hr. Rates are heavily dependent on skills, experience, location, and industry. cyberThink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Smart IMS Inc