Project Manager – Technical Lead Job Boston area,Massachusetts USA,IT/Tech

A large enterprise organization in Massachusetts is looking for a Technical Program Manager Lead to drive security and technology initiatives as part of a major cloud-based HR and Payroll transformation. This is a contract opportunity focused on technical program delivery, cloud/SaaS implementations, security architecture, IAM, SSO, MFA, risk and compliance, vendor management, and large-scale enterprise technology programs.

This is a great opportunity for a senior technical program leader who enjoys owning complex initiatives from strategy through implementation. You’ll work across technical, security, business, vendor, and executive teams to keep major work streams moving, identify risks and dependencies, and make sure technical requirements are translated into successful delivery. The role offers exposure to a large-scale cloud transformation, security and identity initiatives, enterprise integrations, AI security, and the transition from implementation into long-term operations.

Required

Skills & Experience

9+ years of IT experience with strong technical program/project leadership
Experience leading large-scale technology implementations or transformation programs
Strong understanding of cloud/SaaS environments and enterprise technology
Experience leading security, risk, compliance, or technology work streams
Experience managing multiple technical teams, vendors, and implementation partners
Strong understanding of IAM, SSO, MFA, application security, infrastructure security, and data security
Experience managing technical requirements, dependencies, risks, issues, and deliverables
Experience coordinating testing, implementation, deployment, and go-live activities
Strong experience creating and maintaining technical program documentation and plans
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with both technical and executive stakeholders
Experience working in complex enterprise environments

Desired Skills & Experience

Experience with Workday or another enterprise SaaS platform
Experience with HR and Payroll technology implementations
Experience with cloud migrations and legacy-to-SaaS transformations
Experience with security architecture or cybersecurity programs
Experience with IAM, SSO, MFA, and user provisioning initiatives
Experience with risk and compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO, SOX, or COBIT
Experience with audit, governance, and regulatory initiatives
Experience managing system integrators and third-party technology vendors
Experience with AI or AI security initiatives
Experience in a large public-sector or highly regulated environment
Experience with JIRA or similar project management tools

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

30% Technical Program / Project Management
25% Security & Cloud Technology
20% Vendor & Cross-Functional Management
15% Risk, Compliance & Governance
10% Testing, Deployment & Operations

Daily Responsibilities

Lead complex technical programs from planning through implementation and ongoing operations
Coordinate technical work streams across security, infrastructure, applications, data, integrations, and operations
Partner with technical leadership to define requirements, priorities, milestones, and delivery plans
Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, action items, and escalation paths
Coordinate internal teams, system integrators, SaaS vendors, and other third-party partners
Oversee security requirements and technical controls throughout design, configuration, development, testing, and deployment
Drive IAM, SSO, MFA, user access, and security-related initiatives
Coordinate integration, security, UAT, go-live, and operational readiness testing
Monitor vendor deliverables, SLAs, milestones, and technical commitments
Ensure technical and security documentation is completed and maintained
Translate complex technical and security requirements into clear program plans and actionable deliverables
Communicate program status, risks, dependencies, and recommendations to technical and executive stakeholders
Support disaster recovery, business continuity, incident response, and operational readiness initiatives
Help drive the transition from implementation into long-term production operations

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.