Program Manager Contractor - Redmond, WA

Position Summary<br><br>Contractor<br><br><em>Onsite - Redmond, WA<br><br></em>Work you'll do<br><br>As a Program Manager Contractor, you will play a critical role in overseeing and coordinating all aspects of project execution for a Deloitte client engagement. You will ensure successful delivery by developing robust project plans, managing schedules and budgets, and driving collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups. Your expertise in Agile product management and business analysis will be essential for navigating complex project environments and delivering high-quality outcomes.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities<br><br></strong><ul><li>Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets.</li><li>Monitor project progress and performance, addressing issues and risks.</li><li>Coordinate communication and collaboration among project stakeholders.</li><li>Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations.</li><li>Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders.</li><li>Apply Agile product management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.</li><li>Work independently and deliver results with minimal supervision.</li><li>Utilize expertise in the satellite industry to inform project decisions. </li><li>Formulate program plans that balance business needs, technical risks, product performance, schedule constraints, costs, and resource availability. </li><li>Drive engineering program execution, reconciling technical trade-offs, resolving blocking issues, and tracking and reporting status. </li><li>Leverage program management and software development best practices to drive results. </li><li>Facilitate effective team collaboration and communication across organizations and geographies. </li><li>Reconcile commitments and gaining alignment across multiple teams with competing priorities.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Required Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>Extensive background in Agile product management</li><li>10+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably in mobile and/or satellite industry.</li><li>Proficiency in Power BI for data analysis, reporting, and visualization.</li><li>Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, PMP certification a plus).</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.</li><li>Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Smartsheet).</li><li>US Citizenship required<br><br></li></ul>This role is onsite in Redmond, WA<br><br><strong>The expected pay range for this contract assignment is $65 - $75 per hour.</strong><strong> </strong><strong> The exact pay rate will vary based on skills, experience, and location and will be determined by the third-party whose employees provide services to Deloitte.<br><br></strong><strong>Candidates interested in applying for this opportunity must be geographically based in the United States and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship</strong>.<br><br><strong>We do not accept agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.<br><br></strong><strong>Deloitte is not the employer for this role. <br><br></strong><strong>This work is contracted through a third-party whose employees provide services to Deloitte.<br><br></strong>Expected Work Schedule<br><br>Approximate hours per week<br><br><strong>About Deloitte<br><br></strong>Our inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It makes Deloitte one of the most rewarding places to work.<br><br>As used in this posting, “Deloitte” means , a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP. Please see www.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries.<br><br>Requisition code: 324690<br><br>

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