Program Manager | Las Vegas, NV at Photon Group

Job Description: Program Manager

Position: Program Manager
 

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Program Manager to oversee strategic initiatives, drive cross-functional collaboration, and ensure successful delivery of complex programs. The Program Manager will be responsible for managing multiple projects within a program, aligning them with business goals, and ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Define program scope, objectives, and success metrics in alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop and maintain program plans, roadmaps, and schedules across multiple projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless execution.
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies, and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact.
• Drive governance through status reporting, stakeholder communication, and program reviews.
• Manage budgets, resources, and vendor engagements to optimize program outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to organizational processes, compliance standards, and best practices.
• Act as a single point of accountability for program execution and delivery.
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement within teams.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field (Master’s degree or MBA preferred).
• Proven experience as a Program Manager / Senior Project Manager with [8+] years of experience in managing large-scale programs.
• Strong understanding of project/program management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, SAFe, etc.).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience working in a technology / IT / product-based environment is preferred.
• Proficiency in program management tools such as Jira, MS Project, Trello, Asana, or equivalent.
• PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or Agile certifications are an advantage.

Compensation, Benefits and Duration

• Minimum Compensation: USD 34,000
• Maximum Compensation: USD 119,000
• Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
• This position is also available for independent contractors
• No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post