Program Manager

Client: The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Location: Hybrid (Lake Mary, FL) – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote. Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire - W2 GC or USC only About the Role We're seeking a high-potential Program Manager to support enterprise-wide transformation initiatives across operations, technology, process improvement, and organizational change. This role is ideal for someone early in their career (1-4 years of experience) who is highly ambitious, thrives in fast-paced environments, and wants direct exposure to senior leadership. You'll help drive cross‑functional initiatives, bring structure to complex problems, align stakeholders, and ensure critical projects move forward. What You'll Do Coordinate and drive multiple initiatives across business and technology teams Track project progress, risks, dependencies, and deliverables Facilitate communication and alignment across stakeholders Support leadership with planning, prioritization, and decision‑making Measure program success through KPIs and performance metrics Identify roadblocks and drive solutions Bring structure and organization to fast‑moving, evolving environments What We're Looking For 1-4 years of experience in program management, project coordination, operations, consulting, or a similar role Strong ownership mentality and bias for action Exceptional organization and follow‑through Comfortable working through ambiguity and changing priorities Strong communication skills and ability to interact with leadership Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving abilities Experience working across multiple teams and stakeholders Familiarity with AI and productivity tools is a plus Ideal Candidate Is a high achiever with a strong growth mindset Wants accelerated career growth and leadership exposure Takes initiative without needing constant direction Learns quickly and adapts to new challenges Enjoys solving problems and improving how organizations operate Can balance multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail Why Join? Direct exposure to senior leadership Opportunity to work on high‑impact business initiatives Significant career development and mentorship Broad visibility across operations, technology, and strategy Opportunity to influence meaningful organizational change #J-18808-Ljbffr