Program Manager

Hybrid-anywhere from Bellingham to Tacoma

• Own the full project lifecycle from initiation through implementation and adoption.
• Develop and maintain program roadmaps aligned with business objectives and strategic priorities.
• Manage project scope, schedules, dependencies, milestones, budgets, risks, and deliverables.
• Coordinate activities across multiple work streams, stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners.
• Drive decision-making and issue resolution to maintain momentum and delivery timelines.
• Prepare and facilitate project meetings, executive status reviews, sprint ceremonies, and steering committee sessions.
• Establish effective communication plans and provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support organizational change management activities throughout the project lifecycle.

• Lead requirements gathering workshops with business and technical stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into well-defined functional requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Identify gaps, ambiguities, and process improvement opportunities.
• Partner with stakeholders to prioritize product backlogs and delivery roadmaps.
• Collaborate with solution architects, developers, and business teams to ensure requirements are clearly understood and executed.
• Facilitate sprint planning, backlog refinement, and Agile delivery activities.

• Develop program status reports, documentation, decision logs, and project artifacts.
• Support implementation of governance frameworks, project management standards, and best practices.
• Contribute to the development of PMO and Center of Excellence capabilities where appropriate.
• Communicate risks, escalations, and key decisions effectively to executive leadership.

• Proven Program and/or Project Management experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Proven experience managing multiple stakeholders, work streams, dependencies, risks, and deliverables.
• Strong business analysis and requirements elicitation experience.
• Ability to convert business objectives into detailed requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, including:
  • Sprint Planning
  • Backlog Refinement
  • Sprint Execution
  • Agile Ceremonies
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level presentations.
• Excellent facilitation, negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities.
• Strong proficiency with project management and productivity tools such as:
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Visio or similar process-mapping tools

• Experience in utilities, energy, procurement, sourcing, RFP-driven programs, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience functioning as a Product Owner or partnering closely with Product Owners.
• Experience working with external implementation partners or consulting organizations.
• Experience supporting or establishing PMO functions and Centers of Excellence.
• Financial analysis or financial modeling experience is a plus.

This is a Contract position based out of Bellevue, WA.

The pay range for this position is $95.00 - $120.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Bellevue,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

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