Program Manager (East / Central)

Program Manager

This Program Manager oversees the successful delivery of complex, high-impact programs aimed at achieving strategic business objectives. The role involves providing strong governance, operational rigor, stakeholder alignment, and financial accountability to ensure initiatives deliver maximum value. It also fosters a culture of collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement within project management and engineering teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Own end-to-end program delivery, ensuring initiatives align with the client's strategic vision and measurable outcomes
• Drive clarity and momentum in ambiguous environments by shaping strategy, guiding decision-making, and managing change
• Develop and implement governance structures tailored to program and stakeholder needs
• Manage program resourcing, aligning personnel and operational needs with project priorities
• Identify and mitigate program-level risks, issues, and dependencies proactively
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with sponsors, business owners, clients, and internal teams
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and decision-making to maintain program momentum and alignment
• Oversee program schedules, scope, resource planning, and critical path analysis for operational excellence
• Lead, inspire, and develop project managers and coordinators, fostering growth and resilience within the team
• Manage program financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring strategic financial performance

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or MBA preferred
• PMP or PgMP, Agile, SAFe, or ITIL certifications are a plus
• 10+ years of experience in program or project management, with 5+ years leading large, complex IT or infrastructure programs in professional or managed services environments
• Proven ability to develop high-performing teams and manage executive stakeholders in matrixed organizations
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for multimillion-dollar programs
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure, governance, risk management, and program planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Power BI)
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills, with a high degree of emotional intelligence

Publishing Pay Range: $78.00 $80.00 Hourly This is a fully remote role and can be performed from an approved location.

About GDH: At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are: GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more! For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH's website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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