About the Role: As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing multiple projects within a program portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and successful delivery of outcomes. You will serve as the central point of contact for stakeholders, coordinating efforts across cross-functional teams and driving the execution of strategic initiatives to achieve program goals. Essential Job Responsibilities: * Develop and maintain a comprehensive program plan, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risk management strategies, to guide the execution of program activities and deliverables. * Lead cross-functional project teams, providing direction, guidance, and support to ensure alignment with program objectives and successful project delivery. * Define project objectives, milestones, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders, and monitor progress against established metrics to track performance and ensure accountability. * Facilitate regular project meetings, status updates, and communications to keep stakeholders informed of progress, address challenges, and solicit feedback to drive decision-making and mitigate risks. * Identify and assess program risks, issues, and dependencies, and develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimize impact and ensure continuity of program operations. * Establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, clients, vendors, and internal teams, to foster collaboration, manage expectations, and drive consensus on program priorities and deliverables. * Manage program finances, including budget tracking, forecasting, and reporting, to ensure financial accountability and adherence to budgetary constraints. * Conduct periodic program reviews and evaluations to assess performance against objectives, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions to optimize program efficiency and effectiveness. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives and best practices within the program management function, leveraging lessons learned and feedback to enhance processes, tools, and methodologies. * Mentor and coach project team members on program management principles, practices, and techniques, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.