We are looking for an experienced Program Manager IV to lead complex initiatives that support finance-related business goals in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a strategic leader who can guide cross-functional teams, oversee budgets and schedules, and maintain strong alignment among business, IT, and external partners. The role requires a disciplined approach to program delivery, clear communication, and the ability to anticipate risks while driving measurable outcomes. Responsibilities: • Direct large-scale programs and related projects from initiation through completion, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and intended business results stay on track. • Build alignment across business teams, technology partners, and third-party vendors to support effective planning, execution, and delivery. • Evaluate operational needs and program dependencies to identify risks early, remove obstacles, and keep initiatives moving forward. • Apply established project management standards, governance practices, and approval processes throughout the program lifecycle. • Oversee financial planning by supporting business case development, validating cost estimates, tracking committed benefits, and monitoring spend against budget. • Prepare and distribute status updates, decision records, and meeting documentation that provide stakeholders with clear visibility into progress, issues, and next steps. • Maintain detailed program schedules in partnership with external contributors, tracking resource demand, timelines, and critical path activities. • Forecast resource and expense needs accurately, manage budgeted funds responsibly, and escalate potential cost variances or delivery concerns as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. • At least 7 years of relevant experience managing programs or projects, including multi-year and highly complex initiatives. • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and coordinating efforts across internal stakeholders and third-party partners. • PMP certification is required. • Strong command of project management methodologies, tools, reporting practices, and governance frameworks. • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, expense tracking, and financial oversight within program environments. • Solid understanding of technology-enabled business change and the factors influencing the insurance or related industries.

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Sun Prairie, WI
onsite
Temporary / Contract
65 - 75 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Program Manager IV to lead complex initiatives that support finance-related business goals in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a strategic leader who can guide cross-functional teams, oversee budgets and schedules, and maintain strong alignment among business, IT, and external partners. The role requires a disciplined approach to program delivery, clear communication, and the ability to anticipate risks while driving measurable outcomes. Responsibilities: • Direct large-scale programs and related projects from initiation through completion, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and intended business results stay on track. • Build alignment across business teams, technology partners, and third-party vendors to support effective planning, execution, and delivery. • Evaluate operational needs and program dependencies to identify risks early, remove obstacles, and keep initiatives moving forward. • Apply established project management standards, governance practices, and approval processes throughout the program lifecycle. • Oversee financial planning by supporting business case development, validating cost estimates, tracking committed benefits, and monitoring spend against budget. • Prepare and distribute status updates, decision records, and meeting documentation that provide stakeholders with clear visibility into progress, issues, and next steps. • Maintain detailed program schedules in partnership with external contributors, tracking resource demand, timelines, and critical path activities. • Forecast resource and expense needs accurately, manage budgeted funds responsibly, and escalate potential cost variances or delivery concerns as needed.
2026-11-06T00:00:00Z

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