Project Manager, Project & Program Management, Change Management

Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Program Manager position! This is a 12-18 months contract and will be hybrid in Buffalo, NY.

This role will be a W2 employee of Lighthouse Technology Services. No C2C or subcontracting arrangements will be considered.

• Lead program planning and execution across multiple related projects impacting three or more business functions
• Drive stakeholder and executive communication, regularly presenting initiative status to senior leadership in a clear and professional manner
• Manage risk, governance, and dependency coordination across constituent projects to ensure program success
• Develop comprehensive project plans including work breakdown structures, budgets, schedules, and resource allocation strategies
• Monitor and control cost, schedule, and technical performance using appropriate tools and techniques to identify variances
• Facilitate customer acceptance by managing changes to project scope and schedule using defined verification and change management processes
• Build and lead high-performing project teams through mentoring, training, and motivation to boost morale and efficiency
• Implement approved risk mitigation actions and workarounds to address program constraints and maintain project momentum
• Coordinate resource sharing among constituent projects to optimize overall program benefit and efficiency
• Maintain internal control standards and ensure adherence to risk and regulatory policies across all program activities

• 8+ years of proven project management experience managing large-scale programs impacting multiple business areas
• Strong knowledge of project management methodology with demonstrated ability to manage projects from initiation to close
• Proven ability to communicate with executive management and influence decision-making across organizational levels
• Experience managing projects with scope of $5M+, team sizes of 30-50 FTE, and durations of 18-24 months
• Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to identify solutions while balancing program constraints and objectives
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills necessary to build trust, gain consensus, and manage stakeholder relationships

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred
• Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification and Master's degree are a plus

$60-70+/hr