Senior Technical Program Manager - Maryland Heights, Missouri (Hybrid - 4 days in office, 1 remote)

Role: Senior Technical Program Manager

Location: Maryland Heights, Missouri (Hybrid - 4 days in office, 1 remote)

Contract role

Job description:

Role Overview: We are seeking a seasoned Senior Program Manager to lead a high-visibility, executive-level program. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader capable of guiding project managers, absorbing complex information, and communicating effectively with executive stakeholders in a high-pressure environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of project managers to drive a large-scale technical program.
• Manage executive-level communications and stakeholder reporting.
• Work to maintain or accelerate project delivery timelines.
• Simplify business processes and lower operational overhead through automation.
• Guide and mentor a team of project managers.

Required Qualifications Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required for this position.

Experience: Experience managing large technical programs is required. A background in development before moving into project management is beneficial for understanding the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Technical Skills: Proficiency with MS Project and Jira is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing offshore project managers.
• A technical background in software development or related fields.
• Experience with AI-related projects or technologies.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI-ACP, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or ITIL certifications are preferred but not required.