[Remote] Senior Program Manager
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Apps Associates is a company focused on managing large technology implementation projects. The Senior Program Manager will oversee complex, global programs, ensuring successful delivery through various project phases while collaborating with both onshore and offshore teams.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with client contacts managing cross-functional client project team members to facilitate project deliveryEnsure the delivery of programs through the following phases: Concept, Requirements Definition, Design, Build, Test, and DeploymentCollaborate with Apps Associates project team members, who are both onshore and offshore to successfully deliver projectsManage the execution of the project's activities and resources in partnership with the division technical leads and business partnersLead project teams through scoping definition and ensure all execution efforts align to project goalsLead the establishment of measurable and achievable critical success factors for the projectControl planning and execution to ensure that cost, time, and quality goals are metDevelop and maintain project plans and related project artifacts and provide view of plans and progress to dateManage against the approved budget and recommend course correction as necessaryConduct periodic stakeholder meetings to ensure status clarity and clear expectationsAdhere to the Apps Associates project management methodologyPossesses the ability to turn troubled projects around when and if neededMake continuous improvement a priority - The Program Director should have a solid grasp of basic and many advanced project management principles, along with having experience in successfully applying and advancing those principlesSupport Apps Associates sales team with the development support of new sales opportunities and/or support changes to existing scope utilizing internal change control processesSkillsEducation and years of experience: BS/BBA 16-18, MS/MBA 14+5+ years of Program Management experience with programs of $7M+ in annual revenue10+ years of consulting experience, most recently in a Senior Project Manager, Program Manager, or similar level roleLeadership of a minimum of twelve (12) full life-cycle implementations in the Senior Project Manager or Program Manager roleGlobal/multi-product implementation experienceExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong time management, organization, and collaboration skillsProficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet (preferred), Jira (preferred)Proficiency with the Microsoft suite of business productivity tools (for example: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, One Note, Teams)Strong understanding of the cloud software development lifecycle including waterfall, agile and hybrid methodologiesDemonstrated ability to lead multi-pillar, multi-project programsDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively with C-Suite StakeholdersEffectively manages engagement risks and escalates appropriatelyThe Program Manager must have project management and/or hands on experience with at least three (3) of the following technologies: Oracle Cloud ERP (Fusion, SCM, Financials, HCM, or equivalent), Oracle EBS, Amazon AWS, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Custom Software Development (with the Enterprise space), Integration technologies such Boomi, Mulesoft, Oracle Cloud Integration Service or equivalent, Analytics technologies such as SnowFlake, Hyperion, Oracle Analytics Cloud or equivalent, Salesforce implementation experiencePMP Certification (PMP, PGMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP)Oracle Cloud Project Management ProfessionalSix Sigma Green Belt CertificationMBA or Higher Education LevelBenefitsRemote work approved with on-site/customer facing work required periodically depending on project phase and/or customer requirementsCompany OverviewApps Associates is a premier IT service & solution provider. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.appsassociates.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipApps Associates has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 8 in 2026, 45 in 2025, 55 in 2024, 62 in 2023, 76 in 2022, 47 in 2021, 65 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.