<p><strong>Position:</strong> Program Manager / Project Manager – Contract Role</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Monroe, LA 71203‑4774 United States</p><p><strong>Type:</strong> 100% Onsite (No WFH Supported)</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Monday–Friday (standard business hours; punctuality and reliability required)</p><p><strong>Tentative Pay Rate:</strong> $30 per hour</p><p><strong>Interview Process:</strong> 2 Rounds</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Project & Program Execution</strong></p><ul><li>Manage end‑to‑end project activities, including scoping, scheduling, planning, and tracking deliverables across multiple workstreams.</li><li>Facilitate project meetings, document action items, and ensure timely follow‑through on next steps.</li><li>Develop, update, and maintain project plans, timelines, RAID logs (Risks, Actions, Issues, Decisions), and progress dashboards.</li><li>Coordinate with technology, operations, compliance, and business teams to ensure alignment and successful project execution.</li><li>Monitor project milestones and escalate risks, delays, and dependencies to leadership as needed.</li></ul><p><strong>Stakeholder & Communication Management</strong></p><ul><li>Lead regular status meetings with stakeholders and translate complex information into clear, concise updates.</li><li>Prepare executive‑level reporting, summaries, and documentation for leadership review.</li><li>Influence busy or high‑demand stakeholders and manage competing priorities across teams.</li><li>Maintain strong professional presence during cross‑functional conversations and issue‑resolution discussions.</li></ul><p><strong>Process Coordination & Operational Alignment</strong></p><ul><li>Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, or roadblocks and propose actionable solutions.</li><li>Support change‑management activities, including documentation updates, communication to impacted teams, and tracking of adoption progress.</li><li>Ensure teams adhere to established project governance, controls, and operational procedures.</li><li>Partner with business and technology teams to evaluate project readiness, system impacts, and operational dependencies.</li></ul><p><strong>Tools & Technical Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Use Excel and project management tools (Excel trackers, SharePoint, JIRA, MS Project, or similar) to manage tasks, dependencies, and reporting.</li><li>Track data, metrics, and project KPIs to support decision‑making and highlight variances from plan.</li><li>Prepare presentations, summaries, and documentation using PowerPoint or other communication tools.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p><strong>What Stands Out on a Resume</strong></p><ul><li>Experience managing projects or programs within financial services, operations, or technology.</li><li>Strong communication, documentation, and meeting‑leadership skills.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple teams and drive accountability.</li><li>Experience using project management tools or maintaining structured project artifacts.</li><li>Ability to identify risks, escalate issues, and manage timelines without close oversight.</li></ul><p><strong>Disqualifiers</strong></p><ul><li>Candidates seeking remote or hybrid opportunities.</li><li>Candidates without project or program coordination/management experience.</li><li>Candidates lacking strong organizational or communication skills.</li></ul><p><strong>Contract Details</strong></p><ul><li>Initial contract: 6–12 months depending on business need</li><li>Possible extension based on project progress</li><li>No immediate FTE conversion option</li></ul><p><strong>Required Skills & Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>3+ years of project or program management experience</li><li>Strong communication, writing, and documentation skills</li><li>Ability to manage multiple deadlines and mini‑projects simultaneously</li><li>High‑level organizational and planning abilities</li><li>Strong Excel and reporting skills</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction</li><li>Strong follow‑through, ownership mindset, and stakeholder‑management skills</li></ul><p><br></p>

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