Program Manager

MAKE STRATEGY A REALITY | ACCELERATE YOUR GROWTH | CHOOSE YOUR PATH

As the world's leading change and transformation consultancy, we're helping businesses move from strategy to reality by taking a pragmatic and practical approach to build solutions that last.

We're seeking a Program Manager in Portland, OR to support our retail practice to help us take vision to value and create lasting impact. Hybrid Project 4days a week onsite/1 day a week remote.

SUMMARY

Support PMO 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.

• Retail experience and PMO experience required

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. This is a temporary employee (W2) opportunity.

North Highland is an equal opportunity employer, and we adhere to all applicable laws and regulations to ensure a fair and equitable workplace. 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. We handle all information in accordance local privacy standards and maintain strict confidentiality.