Program Manager

Job Description

We currently have a career opportunity for a Program Manager to join our team located in Columbus, Ohio. NOTE : this role is hybrid. Onsite at Perficient's office in Columbus as well as client sites around the Columbus area.

The Program Manager will oversee multiple projects within a specific program, ensuring that each project aligns with the company's strategic goals and objectives. This role will involve the coordination of cross-functional teams, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring the delivery of program objectives on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We're a quickly-growing, global digital consulting leader, and we're transforming the world's largest enterprises and biggest brands. You'll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.

Responsibilities

Program & Portfolio Management - Ability to oversee multiple projects, ensuring they align with strategic objectives and deliver expected outcomes.

Risk & Issue Resolution - Identify potential risks early and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact on timelines and budgets.

Stakeholder Communication & Management - Effectively communicate across teams, executives, and clients to ensure alignment and transparency.

Strategic Alignment & Resource Management - Ensure project execution aligns with business goals, optimizing resource allocation for efficiency.

Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency - Identify opportunities to enhance workflows, processes, and project methodologies for better performance.

Cross-Functional Leadership - Collaborate with delivery teams, architects, and business units to drive seamless program execution.

Budgeting & Financial Management - Manage program budgets, tracking expenditures and optimizing costs to maximize return on investment.

Change Management - Lead teams through organizational and operational changes, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption.

Agile & Waterfall Methodologies - Expertise in managing projects using Agile, Scrum, or traditional Waterfall methodologies as required.

Performance Tracking & Reporting - Develop KPIs, monitor project performance, and provide insights through data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• 10 years of consulting industry experience, with strong relationship management, account management, and sales support experience.
• Must have had Program Management experience in setting up and running a PMO and should be able to manage multiple projects on different tracks.
• Highly proficient in collaborating with project stakeholders, end-users, business partners, and technical team members to deliver high quality projects.
• Hands on with project documentation. Well-versed in industry best-practices and current technologies.
• Must have prior background in managing large, multi-team engagements.
• Experience with Global Delivery Model is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with proposal creation and leading proposal presentations.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Wide variety of IT and business consulting engagement experience.
• Flexibility to travel.
• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution.

Preferred skills :

The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $81,978 to $178,090. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential equity or variable bonus programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview.

WHO WE ARE

Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers' expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients - the world's largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you'll become part of something truly special.

We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We're committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders... and we're not done yet.

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed.

Disability Accommodations :

Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Disclaimer : The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

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About Us

Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We're a quickly growing, global digital consulting leader, and we're transforming the world's largest enterprises and biggest brands. You'll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, experience work-life balance, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.

Salary : $81,978 - $178,090