Program Manager

REACH YOUR POTENTIAL | COLLABORATE WITH AMAZING PEOPLE | MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN

Do you have the skills, passion, and commitment to transform our clients for the better? Are you ready to be a changemaker? If so, join us.

North Highland is the world’s leading change and transformation consultancy. Simply put, we make change happen like no one else. And we’re on the hunt for a new Onsite Senior Program Manager- 9-month Contract assignment, 4 days a week onsite in the Portland Oregon metro area.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN?

Support Data transformations and initiatives-Directs, manages, plans, and administers the operational and administrative activities for the program and project teams.

YOU WILL:

• Responsible for delivering small to large programs and project on time, on budget, while meeting functional and quality specifications.

• Responsible for communicating progress through meeting documentation, status updates, leadership meetings, program updates, and program schedules.

• Manages issues, risks, and changes using appropriate and agreed upon processes and tools established.

• Adheres to governance expectations and guidelines and supports client’s SDLC methodology (agile and waterfall).

• Responsible for planning, leading, organizing, and motivating team members to achieve a high level of performance and quality in delivering programs and projects.

• Provides consultative support and advises on programs through the various phases.

• Brings experience and best practices for suggestion to the client environment.

• Problem solver, facilitate and support decision making with sponsors.

IDEALLY, WE’D LIKE SOMEONE WHO:

• Contracting or Consulting experience.

• Solid Agile and waterfall methodology experience

• 10 years’ experience as a Program Manager

• IT Technical, Data and Retail experience preferred.

• Experience with leading team of 5-25-person team size

TRANSFORMING CLIENTS. TRANSFORMING CAREERS.

Success—for both our clients and our colleagues—is all about putting people first and doing great things together. We believe that when we work as one team, we can take action today to build lasting capability for tomorrow.

We strive to have the most enviable culture on the planet, inspiring people to reach their full potential. Here’s how we make it happen:

• Intentional, flexible growth. We never want you to settle. Leading your own growth and transformation is your prerogative—one which we’ll help you nurture and develop every step of the way. We’ll inspire you to learn, teach, and ultimately carve your own path. That means you grow, we grow, and so do our clients.

• People-first, and then some. It goes without saying that people come first, but what comes next? Our people are always at the heart; your wellbeing and success is built on a collective understanding that every one of us can be a coach, a friend, and a fantastic listener—regardless of job title. We think of it as a celebration of individuality, difference, and diversity.

• Make your own change happen. With us, your curiosity and creativity know no bounds. The reins are off. All we ask is that you have the courage to transform yourself and those around you—colleagues and clients alike. If you’ve got the drive to become a changemaker, we’ll do the rest.

READY TO MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN?

North Highland makes change happen, helping businesses transform by placing people at the heart of every decision. It’s how lasting progress is made. With our blend of workforce, customer, and operational expertise, we’re recognized as the world’s leading transformation consultancy. We break new ground today, so tomorrow is easier to navigate.  

Founded in 1992, North Highland is regularly named one of the best places to work. We are a proud member of Cordence Worldwide, a global network of truly connected consultancy firms with the ability to think and deliver together.  
 
This means North Highland has more than 3,500 experts in 50+ offices around the globe on hand to partner with you.

For more information, visit northhighland.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Please note that applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position.

North Highland is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.