Project Manager 5 - Contract

Title: Senior Program Manager (Enterprise Transformation)

Location: Boston, MA

Duration: Long Term contract

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead and deliver large-scale, cross-functional enterprise initiatives in a fast-paced global environment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing multiple complex programs simultaneously, partnering with executive leadership, and driving strategic transformation initiatives from planning through execution.

This role requires exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and program governance skills, with the ability to influence teams across multiple business functions without direct reporting authority.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple large-scale, cross-functional programs and strategic initiatives simultaneously.
• Develop and execute comprehensive program plans, roadmaps, timelines, budgets, and resource strategies.
• Partner closely with executive leadership and senior stakeholders to align business objectives with program execution.
• Drive enterprise-wide transformation initiatives while ensuring successful delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, issues, dependencies, and escalations.
• Establish effective governance frameworks, reporting structures, and executive-level status communications.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across business and technology organizations to achieve program objectives.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders while influencing decision-making without direct authority.
• Facilitate program planning sessions, steering committee meetings, and executive presentations.
• Track program performance using appropriate KPIs, metrics, and dashboards.
• Promote knowledge sharing, process improvements, and continuous optimization across teams.
• Ensure adherence to project management best practices, methodologies, and organizational standards.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities while maintaining focus on business outcomes and delivery excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience successfully delivering complex enterprise programs or managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience managing executive-level stakeholders and cross-functional business teams.
• Proven success leading enterprise transformation or organizational change initiatives.
• Extensive experience creating and managing project plans, roadmaps, budgets, schedules, and governance processes.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to influence, motivate, and drive results across teams without direct reporting authority.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience working in global environments across multiple time zones.
• Availability to support early morning meetings (approximately 7:00 AM EST) as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification.
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
• Experience establishing PMO governance, reporting frameworks, and knowledge management programs.

Skills

Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Atlassian JIRA, Best Practices, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Contract Management, Cross-Functional, DevOps, Establish Priorities, Functional Programming Languages, Knowledge Management, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Windows Azure, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Program Evaluation, Program Planning, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Reporting Dashboards, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Waterfall Model of Software Development, Writing Skills

About the Company

TalentBurst, Inc.

For over 20 years, TalentBurst Inc. has been an award-winning provider of cutting-edge Workforce Management Solutions. With a strong commitment to staying ahead in the tech landscape, we pioneer innovative approaches to talent acquisition.

Our expertise spans Life Sciences, and Healthcare Staffing, Banking, Financial, IT, and Engineering, as well as Global Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), State, Local Government and Education (SLED), and IC validation/compliance services. Additionally, our division, TalentProcure, leads the industry with offerings such as High Hazard Payroll, Managed Services, and Vendor on Premise (VOP) solutions.

Due to our prioritization of excellent standards, we are Joint Commission Certified and are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in the USA and Canada. Supporting over 130 Fortune 500 companies globally, we excel in navigating the landscape of talent acquisition. In a world of constant change, we embrace developing people-centric solutions that address the unique demands of our clients.

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Company Size

5,000 to 9,999 employees

Industry

Staffing/Employment Agencies

Founded

2002

Website

http://www.talentburst.com/