Program Manager

# Program Manager Apply
** Job#: 3042033
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* Job Description:

** 12+ Month Contract Hybrid On-Site Dearborn MI 4 Days $55-65/HR Position Description We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented professional to support program and project execution across multiple teams and initiatives. This role will be responsible for program governance, planning, reporting, process improvement, and collaboration across cross-functional stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing complex programs, facilitating Agile/SAFe planning activities, and developing reporting solutions that provide visibility into program health and delivery performance. A strong understanding of the end-to-end product development lifecycle—from concept and design through engineering, manufacturing, and launch—is preferred.

Key Responsibilities Program & Project Coordination
* Manage program-level activities, timelines, dependencies, risks, assumptions, and issues (RAID).
* Support multiple projects through governance, reporting, and execution oversight.
* Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning, demand planning, and roadmap execution across multiple teams.
* Support strategic planning efforts and align program goals with business objectives.
* Identify and proactively address cross-functional risks, dependencies, and roadblocks.
* Coordinate with Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Scrum Masters, and project stakeholders.
* Track PI objectives, team capacity, and cross-team dependencies.

Jira Administration & Reporting
* Build and maintain Jira boards, dashboards, workflows, and reporting structures.
* Develop custom filters and JQL queries to support sprint, epic, release, and portfolio tracking.
* Ensure data integrity and provide visibility into project and program performance.

Process Documentation
* Create and maintain process flow diagrams using tools such as Visio, Lucidchart, or draw.io.
* Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), RACI matrices, governance processes, and workflow documentation.
* Drive process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.

SharePoint Management
* Build, maintain, and administer SharePoint sites for document management and team collaboration.
* Manage permissions, document libraries, and site structure.
* Support basic workflow automation through Power Automate.

Reporting & Analytics (Power BI)
* Develop Power BI dashboards and reports to monitor program health and key performance indicators (KPIs).
* Create burn-down, burn-up, and executive-level reporting dashboards.
* Integrate and analyze data from Jira and other enterprise systems.
* Deliver actionable insights to leadership and stakeholders.

Required Skills
* Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
* Program Management Office (PMO)
* Jira Administration and Reporting
* Microsoft Share Point
* Power BI Reporting and Analytics
* Program and Project Management
* Agile / SAFe Methodologies
* Process Documentation and Governance Preferred Skills
* Experience facilitating Program Increment (PI) Planning
* Power Automate
* Visio, Lucidchart, or draw.io
* Product development lifecycle experience within engineering and manufacturing environments

Required Experience
* 6+ years of IT experience
* 2+ years of Program Management experience
* Expert-level Project Management experience
* Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale programs across multiple teams

Preferred Experience
* Experience working within Agile/SAFe environments
* Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, or product development organizations

Education Required
* Bachelor's Degree Preferred
* Relevant professional certification or certification program

Additional Information
* ** Hybrid

Schedule:

** 4 days per week onsite with the potential to work remotely 1 day per week.
* Must be comfortable working across multiple teams, programs, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

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