Program Manager III

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re currently seeking a Program Manager III for an exciting contract opportunity with a leading EdTech company that delivers innovative educational content, software, and services for students and educators across various levels. This fully remote, 6-month contract role offers the opportunity to play a critical role in delivering impactful projects for a well-established organization.

As the Program Manager III, you will be responsible for facilitating the successful delivery of a program by ensuring that the team consistently meets commitments on time and to the highest quality standards. You will help guide teams through agile methodologies, coach on best practices, and drive continuous improvement within the development process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the delivery of a program, ensuring timely completion of commitments with a focus on quality.
• Champion agile methodologies throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring adherence to the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Act as scrum master for 1-2 teams, ensuring the appropriate agile ceremonies occur and deliver valuable outcomes.
• Ensure projects have a prioritized backlog, documented delivery plan, and clear identification of dependencies.
• Own and manage the communication plan across the program to ensure transparency and buy-in on key decisions.
• Proactively identify and remove impediments, resolving issues and mitigating risks to ensure the successful delivery of team commitments.
• Coordinate the delivery and release of projects across teams and stakeholders.
• Participate in process identification or creation to improve team workflow and efficiency.

Key Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in a program management or project management role.
• Experience as a Scrum Master, with the ability to coach other teams on agile best practices.
• Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence for managing project tasks and communication.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to interact with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments, fostering a positive and productive working environment.
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and capable of prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Desired Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of software development and adoption, ideally within the EdTech sector.
• Agile program and project management experience is highly preferred.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with Slack and other collaboration tools is a bonus.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, conflict management, and critical thinking abilities.
• Growth mindset with a focus on adapting to change and improving over time.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning and Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development

To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week, and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about contributing to a dynamic EdTech company, apply now! Our recruitment team will reach out to guide you through the interview process and advocate on your behalf.

The application deadline is 02/27/2025

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.