Program Management Director at Horizontal Talent in Golden Valley, Minnesota

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a dynamic Program Manager to join their Transformation Office team. This role is pivotal in driving initiatives that support our client's growth and strategic objectives. The successful candidate will have the ability to collaborate effectively across business functions, anticipate and resolve impediments, and align stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, document, and implement strategies to achieve program outcomes and align with broader organizational goals.
- Define benefits that will realize the strategic objectives of the program and oversee plans to achieve benefit realization.
- Oversee all activities associated with the program to ensure goals and commitments are achieved.
- Manage a centralized plan that encompasses all functional area activities critical to the success of the initiative through the program lifecycle.
- Partner with cross-functional team members to identify area impacts, incorporate needs into the overall program plan, and drive mitigation plans for critical readiness areas.
- Develop strong partnerships with key functional stakeholders of all levels of leadership to drive focus on business goals.
- Manage risks and issues, take corrective measures, and anticipate and remove roadblocks with urgency to minimize negative business outcomes to the program.
- Manage the program's budget to ensure business objectives are achieved within approved funding.

Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience in project/program management; 10+ years of experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
- Certified PMP and Agile experience preferred.
- Ability to lead enterprise-level programs consisting of cross-functional teams with multiple delivery workstreams requiring collaboration and management.
- Demonstrated project leadership skills with direct responsibility for managing project teams, budgeting, and scheduling.
- Strong interpersonal skills along with great executive presence (verbal and written).
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment fostering innovation and transformation.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on the execution of our client's goals and serve their customers. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for driving change, we encourage you to apply.


Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $102 - $112 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.