The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.


Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.


Our client is seeking a Strategic Program Manager in Burbank, CA / New York, NY / Orlando FL / Hybrid.


Role Description


• Lead program planning and strategy, including resource identification and forecasting.
• Establish and track key performance indicators to monitor project health and status.
• Analyze data to produce actionable insights and propose solutions for identified issues.
• Manage the Risks, Actions, Issues, and Decisions (RAID) log, facilitating resolutions in collaboration with project management teams.
• Communicate project status and escalations to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Build and deliver impactful presentations for very senior audiences, translating complex information into clear, actionable insights.
• Collaborate with business partners, solution architects, and delivery managers to foster strong relationships across the organization.
• Drive execution of complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with project vision, objectives, and expected outcomes.
• Develop governance practices to monitor projects and ensure proactive scheduling of deliverables.
• Oversee project financial forecasts, resource plans, and expense tracking.
• Implement process improvements in project management to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
• Foster a self-organizing team environment focused on continuous learning and delivering value.


Skills & Requirements


• Education Requirement: BS
• 10+ years managing large, complex technology programs within Fortune 50 companies
o Big 3 or 5 consulting experience highly preferred (McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and Bain & Company)
• 3+ years in a delivery leadership role.
• Familiarity with modern project management tools (e.g., Clarity PPM, Smartsheet, MS Project Online) and collaboration software (e.g., MS Teams).
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguous work environments and drive results.
• Extensive experience building impactful presentations for very senior audiences.
• Excellent collaboration skills in a matrixed organizational structure.
• Results-oriented with a proactive, action-biased mindset.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong resilience and adaptability in challenging circumstances.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, adept at engaging both technical and business audiences.


Benefits/Other Compensation


This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).


Why Hays?


You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.


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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.


In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.


Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.


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