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Pyramid Consulting, Inc lists this Program Management Leader opportunity in franklin lakes, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Immediate need for a talented Program Management Leader . This is a 06+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Franklin Lakes, NJ (Hybrid) . Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested. Job ID:
Pay Range:
$80/hr - $90/hr with flex. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
Key Responsibilities:
Notes from Our call with Manager:
This is primarily a Program Management Leader role. The ideal candidate would have experience leading brand revitalization initiatives (preferred) or a strong background in managing marketing and branding programs.
The biggest challenge in this role is managing executive-level stakeholders while also being hands-on with project/program scheduling and execution. We're looking for an out-of-the-box thinker who can navigate complex stakeholder dynamics, bring fresh perspectives, and drive initiatives forward.
Looking for an experienced Program Manager who can partner effectively with executive stakeholders, including CEOs and VPs. This role requires a strategic, solution-oriented mindset, excellent stakeholder management across cross-functional teams, and advanced project-scheduling skills using tools such as Monday.com, Jira, Microsoft Dynamics, Smartsheet, and MS Project.
Special Note/Instruction:
This role will regularly engage with large groups of senior executives; therefore, impeccable communication and presentation skills are essential. The candidate will work under the guidance of a Senior Director and must be capable of working independently to drive and orchestrate cross-functional activities. Must have proven experience leading corporate brand and marketing initiatives/projects.
Coordinate activities with the project sponsor and project leader to help define the project and finalize the project charter (high-level objectives in terms of scope, schedule, and resources, deliverables/milestones, and success criteria)
Lead project planning sessions with all project stakeholders, capturing WBS activities into an integrated project schedule
Monitor & control the day-to-day project activities and reflect progress in the project schedule and RAID log
Establish and facilitate appropriate project governance, including project status and steering committee meeting cadences; prepare meeting agendas, and track action items
Capture and summarize meeting notes, actions, decision and action logs and communicate with relevant stakeholders
Leverage project schedule and RAID log to drive alignment on and communication of status of deliverables and milestones, and key risks/issues affecting progress
Lead risk mitigation and issue contingency discussions to escalate (as necessary) and address obstacles
Ensure project artifacts (technical, legal, contract, financial, etc.) are organized, contents are updated timely and accessible to project teams
Other project related activities as assigned
Key Requirements and Technology Experience:
Excellent presentation, negotiation, and attention to details skills
Ability to communicate succinctly based on audiences
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field
Experience leading complex projects/program with cross-functional workstreams in highly matrixed organizations
Active PMP certification
10+ years of experience in similar roles
Advanced PPM software experience (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Monday.com, etc.)
Experience leading projects involving marketing, branding
This role will regularly interact with large groups of senior executives; must have impeccable communications and presentation skills
The candidate will work under the guidance of a Senior Director, and must be capable of working independently to drive and orchestrate cross functional activities
Our client is a leading Medical Device Equipment Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
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Worksite address
franklin lakes, NJ, 07417, US
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