Senior IT Program Manager

SYSTEMTEC is seeking a Senior IT Program Manager for a hybrid opportunity for candidates in Columbia, SC. The Candidate will lead large-scale, enterprise IT programs consisting of multiple interconnected projects and cross-functional teams. The Candidate will be responsible for driving program execution, governance, and delivery while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, executive expectations, and formal PMO standards., * Lead and oversee large, complex enterprise programs with multiple workstreams and project teams

• Apply formal PMO governance structures, methodologies, and program management best practices
• Manage program scope, schedule, budget, quality, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation
• Coordinate execution across multiple concurrent initiatives with interdependent deliverables
• Facilitate steering committee meetings, executive briefings, and governance reviews
• Develop and present executive-level reporting, dashboards, and program status updates
• Ensure compliance with PMO standards, documentation requirements, and governance controls
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks, issues, and change requests across programs
• Partner with business and technology leaders to align program outcomes with strategic objectives
• Provide leadership, oversight, and direction to project managers and technical teams
• Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions when necessary

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 7+ years of IT experience in project or program management roles
• 4+ years of experience leading multiple concurrent projects as a Program Manager
• Demonstrated success delivering large-scale, complex IT initiatives within a formal PMO environment
• Experience applying structured methodologies, including:
• Waterfall
• Hybrid delivery models
• Governance frameworks
• Risk and issue management
• Scope and change control processes
• Stage-gate methodologies
• Proven experience managing enterprise-level programs with multiple cross-functional dependencies
• Strong executive communication, presentation, and reporting skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Teams
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, risks, and resources across complex initiatives
• Strong stakeholder management and organizational alignment skills

Preferred Skills/Experience of the Senior IT Program Manager:

• PMP Certification (current or active)
• Experience leading enterprise transformation or PMO-driven programs
• Experience managing or mentoring multiple Project Managers
• Strong understanding of enterprise governance, reporting structures, and steering committee processes
• Experience working directly with executive leadership teams

4.44.4 out of 5 stars Columbia, SC 29201 Hybrid work $63.64 an hour - Contract, Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance, Full-Time Employment with SYSTEMTEC means competitive compensation, access to health, dental, disability, and life coverage, and 401(k) with match.

Please note: SYSTEMTEC is not set up to employ workers in the states of California, New York, and New Jersey.

Pay: $63.64 per hour