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Role Title: Program Manager - Strategy & Planning/ Delivery Lead

Location: Melville, NY

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Delivery Lead to manage the end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring alignment with defined scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management expertise, excellent stakeholder engagement capabilities, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to successfully deliver complex initiatives. This role requires proactive risk management, effective communication, and a continuous focus on improving delivery processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Execution

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of projects within defined scope, timeline, and budget.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and delivery roadmaps.
• Ensure adherence to project governance and reporting standards.

Team Leadership

• Guide and mentor cross-functional project teams to ensure alignment and collaboration.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies or project checkpoints depending on methodology.

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Track and resolve project issues promptly to minimize impact on delivery timelines.
• Escalate critical issues to leadership with recommended solutions.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders.
• Communicate project status, risks, and milestones effectively to both technical and business stakeholders.
• Ensure stakeholder expectations are aligned and managed throughout the project lifecycle.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve delivery frameworks, processes, and project methodologies.
• Promote best practices in Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall delivery environments.

Problem Solving & Communication

• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve project challenges.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication across teams and leadership.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for project updates.

Required Skills

• Strong Project Management experience using Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies
• Proven Risk Management and Issue Resolution capabilities
• Excellent Stakeholder Management and client engagement skills
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to successful completion