Program Manager, Project Management

Coreforce•Decatur, GA

11d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Program Leadership & Ownership Own multiple, concurrent programs from concept through delivery, with full accountability for outcomes, value realization, and stakeholder alignment Lead initiatives where requirements evolve, helping internal teams and clients clarify goals, make trade-offs, and stay focused on outcomes Translate strategic objectives into executable program roadmaps while allowing for iteration and change Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and constraints across programs and drive mitigation strategies Client & Stakeholder Partnership Act as a trusted advisor to clients, steering decision-making in complex and ambiguous environments Partner closely with executive sponsors and senior stakeholders to align on priorities, success metrics, and delivery expectations Manage high-stakes, client-facing communications with confidence, diplomacy, and clarity Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner deeply with Field Operations, Product, and Engineering to surface systemic gaps in products, operational friction, and scalability issues Contribute directly to product roadmap discussions by translating delivery insights and customer feedback into actionable recommendations Support execution plans that close product and process gaps, ensuring alignment between roadmap intent and operational reality Team Leadership & Practice Development Lead, coach, and mentor a small team of Project Managers, setting standards for delivery excellence and professional growth Establish and evolve project and program management best practices, tools, and operating rhythms Create training plans, templates, and playbooks that improve consistency, predictability, and quality across programs Execution, Governance & Reporting Drive program governance, including planning, financial oversight, dependency management, and executive reporting Monitor program performance using outcome-based metrics, not just schedule and budget adherence Communicate progress, risks, and decisions clearly to leadership and stakeholders at all levels QualificationsWhat You Bring Experience & Expertise 7+ years of experience in program or senior project management, preferably in technology, operations, or regulated environments Proven success leading complex, cross-functional programs with evolving scope and high ambiguity Experience managing and mentoring Project Managers or delivery teams Strong background in stakeholder management, client steering, and executive-level communication Skills & Capabilities Exceptional ability to move from strategy to execution without losing momentum Advanced problem-solving and systems-thinking skills Strong business judgment, with the ability to balance speed, quality, and risk Comfortable navigating high-pressure situations with competing priorities Able to grasp technical concepts and communicate them clearly to non-technical audiences Credentials (Preferred) PMP or equivalent program management certification Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Requirements

7+ years of experience in program or senior project management, preferably in technology, operations, or regulated environments
Proven success leading complex, cross-functional programs with evolving scope and high ambiguity
Experience managing and mentoring Project Managers or delivery teams
Strong background in stakeholder management, client steering, and executive-level communication
Exceptional ability to move from strategy to execution without losing momentum
Advanced problem-solving and systems-thinking skills
Strong business judgment, with the ability to balance speed, quality, and risk
Comfortable navigating high-pressure situations with competing priorities
Able to grasp technical concepts and communicate them clearly to non-technical audiences
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Nice To Haves

PMP or equivalent program management certification
Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher)

Responsibilities

Own multiple, concurrent programs from concept through delivery, with full accountability for outcomes, value realization, and stakeholder alignment
Lead initiatives where requirements evolve, helping internal teams and clients clarify goals, make trade-offs, and stay focused on outcomes
Translate strategic objectives into executable program roadmaps while allowing for iteration and change
Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and constraints across programs and drive mitigation strategies
Act as a trusted advisor to clients, steering decision-making in complex and ambiguous environments
Partner closely with executive sponsors and senior stakeholders to align on priorities, success metrics, and delivery expectations
Manage high-stakes, client-facing communications with confidence, diplomacy, and clarity
Partner deeply with Field Operations, Product, and Engineering to surface systemic gaps in products, operational friction, and scalability issues
Contribute directly to product roadmap discussions by translating delivery insights and customer feedback into actionable recommendations
Support execution plans that close product and process gaps, ensuring alignment between roadmap intent and operational reality
Lead, coach, and mentor a small team of Project Managers, setting standards for delivery excellence and professional growth
Establish and evolve project and program management best practices, tools, and operating rhythms
Create training plans, templates, and playbooks that improve consistency, predictability, and quality across programs
Drive program governance, including planning, financial oversight, dependency management, and executive reporting
Monitor program performance using outcome-based metrics, not just schedule and budget adherence
Communicate progress, risks, and decisions clearly to leadership and stakeholders at all levels