<p>We are partnering with a leading organization to bring on a <strong>Program Manager</strong> to lead delivery governance for a high-visibility initiative. This role will oversee a portfolio of interrelated projects within a broader enterprise program, ensuring alignment across scope, timeline, financials, and business outcomes.</p><p>This is a highly visible role requiring strong executive communication, financial oversight, and the ability to drive alignment across multiple stakeholders, teams, and vendors.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Lead <strong>end-to-end program governance</strong> across multiple, interdependent projects</li><li>Oversee <strong>scope, deliverables, timelines, resources, and financials</strong> for Phase 2 of a major digital/web initiative</li><li>Drive <strong>cross-project alignment</strong> within a broader program portfolio, ensuring outcomes support business strategy</li><li>Own <strong>consolidated reporting</strong> for executive stakeholders, including status, risks, and financials</li><li>Manage <strong>budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis</strong> across the program</li><li>Identify and mitigate <strong>risks, dependencies, and roadblocks</strong>, escalating when appropriate</li><li>Partner with and hold <strong>vendors accountable</strong> for delivery, performance, and contractual obligations</li><li>Navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities while maintaining program momentum</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience leading <strong>large-scale programs or portfolios</strong> with multiple, interrelated workstreams</li><li>Strong <strong>financial acumen</strong>, including budget ownership, forecasting, and variance management</li><li>Excellent <strong>executive communication</strong> and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Experience managing <strong>vendors and external partners</strong> in a delivery environment</li><li>Demonstrated ability to <strong>manage ambiguity, competing priorities, and complex dependencies</strong></li><li>Experience supporting or delivering <strong>customer-facing digital or web platforms</strong></li><li>Strong <strong>risk management and escalation judgment</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Nice to Have</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with enterprise digital transformation or website replatforming initiatives</li><li>Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, or other portfolio/project tracking tools</li><li>Experience working in hybrid Agile environments</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Role</strong></p><ul><li>High-impact, visible program with executive exposure</li><li>Opportunity to shape delivery structure and drive real business outcomes</li><li>Collaborative environment with cross-functional leadership and vendor engagement</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’re a strategic Program Manager who thrives in complex, fast-moving environments and can bring structure, visibility, and alignment to large-scale digital initiatives—we’d love to connect.</p>
We are looking for an experienced IT Manager/Director to oversee and optimize our organization's IT operations in Madison, Wisconsin. This is a contract-to-permanent position, offering a dynamic opportunity to lead teams, manage infrastructure, and drive IT strategies in the semi-conductor and electric component manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills and a comprehensive understanding of service desk management, security, and infrastructure.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and manage the IT department, including service desk operations, infrastructure, and security protocols.<br>• Oversee performance reviews and ensure alignment with organizational goals for IT staff.<br>• Implement and maintain Active Directory, backup technologies, and Cisco systems to support business operations.<br>• Manage cloud ERP systems, including QAD, and ensure seamless configuration management.<br>• Develop and maintain vendor relationships to optimize technology solutions and cost efficiency.<br>• Utilize Jira Service Desk and Confluence tools to streamline service desk ticketing and problem resolution.<br>• Ensure superior customer service by fostering a responsive and efficient IT support environment.<br>• Monitor and optimize IT hardware and software systems for peak performance.<br>• Evaluate and manage talent pipelines within the IT team to support organizational growth.<br>• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within IT operations and service delivery.