Head of Programme Management

Type: Contract

Category: Program/Project Management

Financial Services

Workplace Type: Remote

Remote

Our client seeks a Program Management leader to drive delivery of software that provides business value. The role will supervise and mentor Technical Program Managers and Scrum Masters, enable effective ceremonies, manage dependencies, and align decisions with portfolio priorities. It will establish tooling, metrics, and automation practices, manage resources and capacity, plan and coordinate initiatives, and partner on technology governance to standardize processes and improve outcomes. Candidates should be near designated offices for day-one onsite onboarding and must use a personal laptop.

For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Lead and mentor Technical Program Managers and Scrum Masters while ensuring adherence to best practices and proper facilitation of ceremonies.

Foster cross-functional collaboration, identify and manage dependencies, and drive continuous improvement through retrospectives and feedback.

Manage Azure DevOps boards, maintain structure and processes, and drive accountability through metrics and insights.

Capture monthly metrics, surface insights, and leverage data to improve performance and mitigate risks.

Guide release planning activities and advocate for automation to streamline workflows.

Manage resource allocation, address constraints, and report on utilization and capacity.

Identify and mitigate risks, and proactively resolve issues impacting delivery.

Create metrics and reports with Data and Analytics, and maintain process repositories in SharePoint.

8-10+ years of Technology Program Management experience, preferably in data engineering projects.

Experience with Scrum and Agile methodologies for enterprise application development. Agile certifications such as PMI-ACP, CSM, or SAFe are a plus.

Hands‑on experience with Azure DevOps (preferred) or Jira.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience with a Project Portfolio Management tool is a plus.

Direct people management experience.

Experience working remotely with a suitable home office setup.

Strong understanding of SDLC models and both agile and traditional project management principles.

Ability to be onsite for day‑one onboarding with photo ID and personal laptop. Consultant must use a personal laptop for the project.

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or technical school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; 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.

Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. 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 Affiantive 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.