Program Management Leader

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:26-27514Pay 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 scheduleMonitor & control the day-to-day project activities and reflect progress in the project schedule and RAID logEstablish and facilitate appropriate project governance, including project status and steering committee meeting cadences; prepare meeting agendas, and track action itemsCapture and summarize meeting notes, actions, decision and action logs and communicate with relevant stakeholdersLeverage project schedule and RAID log to drive alignment on and communication of status of deliverables and milestones, and key risks/issues affecting progressLead risk mitigation and issue contingency discussions to escalate (as necessary) and address obstaclesEnsure project artifacts (technical, legal, contract, financial, etc.) are organized, contents are updated timely and accessible to project teamsOther project related activities as assignedKey Requirements and Technology Experience:Excellent presentation, negotiation, and attention to details skillsAbility to communicate succinctly based on audiencesBachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related fieldExperience leading complex projects/program with cross-functional workstreams in highly matrixed organizationsActive PMP certification10+ years of experience in similar rolesAdvanced PPM software experience (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Monday.com, etc.)Experience leading projects involving marketing, brandingThis role will regularly interact with large groups of senior executives; must have impeccable communications and presentation skillsThe candidate will work under the guidance of a Senior Director, and must be capable of working independently to drive and orchestrate cross functional activitiesOur 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.Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.By applying to our jobs you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Pyramid Consulting, Inc. and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here.