Program Manager in Portland, Oregon - #72471 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 72471

Program Manager
Our client is seeking a Program Manager to drive coordination, execution, and operational alignment across complex cross-functional initiatives within a large enterprise environment. This individual will bring structure, visibility, and momentum to multiple concurrent programs while partnering with stakeholders across business and technical teams. The ideal candidate is a highly organized communicator who thrives in matrixed organizations and can effectively engage audiences at all levels.

This role is a hybrid model. Applicants must reside in Portland, Oregon, Salt Lake City, Utah, or Seattle, Washington.

Program Manager Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and execution of multiple concurrent cross-functional initiatives, ensuring priorities remain aligned and work progresses efficiently.
• Build, manage, and optimize team workflows using Jira, creating visibility into workstreams, dependencies, timelines, and team capacity.
• Serve as a key liaison across business and technical stakeholders to drive engagement, accountability, and alignment across enterprise initiatives.
• Develop and deliver clear, audience-appropriate communications, status updates, and presentations for stakeholders at all organizational levels, including senior leadership.
• Identify blockers, risks, and competing priorities across programs, proactively driving resolution to maintain momentum.
• Support organizational change initiatives related to process adoption, operational maturity, and cross-functional consistency.
• Coordinate documentation, collaboration resources, and operational materials using Microsoft Office tools, including SharePoint.
• Help establish scalable processes and team operating rhythms that improve execution, transparency, and stakeholder participation.
• Partner with leadership to support ongoing planning, prioritization, and strategic program coordination.
• Promote efficient ways of working through thoughtful adoption of emerging tools and technologies that enhance productivity.

Program Manager Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in program management, project management, or related cross-functional operational leadership roles.
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent initiatives and driving execution with minimal oversight.
• Strong proficiency with Jira as a primary work management and coordination tool.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership.
• Demonstrated success coordinating cross-functional stakeholders across distributed teams or large enterprise organizations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain momentum, and keep teams aligned and productive.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint, for collaboration, documentation, and communication.
• Familiarity with governance frameworks, operational process improvement, or enterprise coordination initiatives preferred.
• Change management experience, particularly within enterprise transformation or adoption-focused initiatives, preferred.
• Experience supporting complex, highly structured organizational environments preferred.
• PMP or comparable project/program management certification preferred.

Compensation: (DOE)

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