Portfolio / Program Manager

Portfolio / Program Manager

Hybrid | Englewood, CO

We are seeking a highly organized, high-energy Portfolio / Program Manager to lead a broad portfolio of software and web-based application projects. This role consistently manages multiple concurrent initiatives, many involving authentication and identity applications. Familiarity with OAuth 2.0 is valuable (deep technical expertise not required). The ideal candidate is proactive, results-oriented, and excels in stakeholder management, critical thinking, relationship building, and driving delivery in fast-paced environments.

Rate : $60 - $70 / hr. w2

Responsibilities :

• Manage and coordinate a high-volume portfolio of complex software and web application projects.
• Align project delivery with enterprise business strategies, product roadmaps, and technology goals.
• Drive successful execution across multiple simultaneous initiatives, ensuring consistency in governance, delivery, and quality.
• Plan and maintain schedules across the full project lifecycle, including scope, timelines, dependencies, and resource allocation.
• Define and communicate program roadmaps, portfolio status, risks, issues, and success metrics.
• Proactively identify and manage risks and dependencies across the portfolio.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams and key business stakeholders to ensure alignment, clarity, and smooth execution.
• Optimize resource utilization across all projects, managing capacity, priorities, and timelines.
• Continuously improve performance, delivery throughput, efficiency, and overall portfolio effectiveness.
• Facilitate strong communication and alignment among cross-functional teams, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Cultivate strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring engagement, trust, and satisfaction.
• Maintain awareness of business conditions, industry trends, and internal practices that may influence project or program outcomes.
• Apply critical thinking to bring clarity to complex situations and make informed decisions.
• Demonstrate a high-energy, proactive, action-oriented approach to driving results and removing delivery obstacles.
• Support identity and authentication initiatives, leveraging working knowledge of OAuth 2.0 to partner effectively with technical teams.

Experience Requirements :