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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct large-scale programs and related projects from initiation through completion, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and intended business results stay on track.<br>• Build alignment across business teams, technology partners, and third-party vendors to support effective planning, execution, and delivery.<br>• Evaluate operational needs and program dependencies to identify risks early, remove obstacles, and keep initiatives moving forward.<br>• Apply established project management standards, governance practices, and approval processes throughout the program lifecycle.<br>• Oversee financial planning by supporting business case development, validating cost estimates, tracking committed benefits, and monitoring spend against budget.<br>• Prepare and distribute status updates, decision records, and meeting documentation that provide stakeholders with clear visibility into progress, issues, and next steps.<br>• Maintain detailed program schedules in partnership with external contributors, tracking resource demand, timelines, and critical path activities.<br>• Forecast resource and expense needs accurately, manage budgeted funds responsibly, and escalate potential cost variances or delivery concerns as needed.