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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Program Manager - IT PMO - **Company:** Horizontal Talent - **Location:** Mounds View, MN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $199,680.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft PowerPoint, Systems Development Life Cycle, SAP Project Management, Data Management - **Published:** September 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59855451-sr-program-manager-it-pmo ## About the Role * Experience managing both programs and individual projects or workstreams. * Hands-on experience creating and maintaining detailed project schedules and plans. * Experience tracking project spend and financials. * Background in both waterfall and agile delivery methods, with waterfall as the primary approach. * Experience working within a large company or enterprise environment. * Application or SDLC project experience; infrastructure-only backgrounds are not a fit. * Experience with consulting organizations or consulting-style delivery environments. * Strong PowerPoint skills and the ability to build clear, executive-ready presentations. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information in a business-friendly way. * Completed four-year degree. Preferred Skills * Experience with data-related projects. * ERP project experience, including master data or similar work. * PMP certification. * Familiarity with project and portfolio management methodologies. * Experience using PPM or reporting/dashboard tools. * Background in change management and risk management. * Strong leadership in matrixed environments and the ability to influence across teams. * Comfort working independently in a fast-paced environment. * Strong emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach. Horizontal Talent is committed to building an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, respected, and supported. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to equitable hiring practices that help create opportunity for everyone. ## Description We're looking for a Sr. Program Manager to help drive complex technology initiatives from planning through delivery, with a focus on business-facing execution, cross-functional coordination, and strong program governance. This remote opportunity supports impactful enterprise work across data, systems, and process improvement in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities * Lead end-to-end program and project execution across multiple workstreams, from planning and design through testing, cutover, and hyper-care support. * Develop and maintain detailed schedules, plans, budgets, and resource allocations to keep delivery on track. * Coordinate with internal teams and third-party implementers to ensure milestones, dependencies, and deliverables are clearly managed. * Track program progress, identify risks and issues early, and escalate concerns when needed to support timely decision-making. * Communicate status, risks, and updates to executive stakeholders on a regular cadence. * Support delivery in a large enterprise environment with a focus on application and SDLC-related initiatives. * Partner with business and technical teams to translate priorities into actionable execution plans and status reporting. * Help ensure program activities align with established standards, policies, and governance expectations. * Contribute to lessons learned, quality reviews, and continuous improvement efforts across the program lifecycle. * Support achievement of key program outcomes and enterprise objectives. ## Related Videos - [Successful talent development: A joint journey of executives and talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1002-successful-talent-development-a-joint-journey-of-executives-and-talents) - [When AI Runs the Business: The Reality of Enterprise-Wide Automation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100124-when-ai-runs-the-business-the-reality-of-enterprise-wide-automation) - [It's all about the Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/425-it-s-all-about-the-data) - [Replacing Excel with SAP APIs & Python validation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1944-replacing-excel-with-sap-apis-python-validation) - [Why Your Best Mediors Never Become Seniors (And How to Fix It)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2108-why-your-best-mediors-never-become-seniors-and-how-to-fix-it) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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