Program Manager

Job Description

Program Manager – Change Management & Communications

Santa Clara, CA | Contract | $125 / hr (based on experience)

Lead cross-functional coordination and governance for a large-scale IT integration, ensuring strategic alignment, stakeholder engagement, and smooth execution from Day 1 readiness to post-merger optimization.

Position Overview

The Program Manager will serve as the key liaison overseeing IT integration planning and execution across multiple workstreams. This role requires deep expertise in governance, enterprise systems, and organizational change management. You’ll ensure strategic alignment, support executive decision-making, and maintain transparent communication across stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Establish and lead the IT Integration Management Office (IMO) governance model and operating cadence

Drive strategic planning and M&A playbook updates for enterprise integrations

Oversee integration budgets, cost synergies, and tool administration

Coordinate cross-functional dependencies through the IT Integration Master Workplan

Develop and facilitate stakeholder communications, retrospectives, and scorecard reporting

Requirements

Required Qualifications

10+ years in IT program management or business systems analysis

Proven success leading enterprise-scale integration or change management programs

Strong background in governance, planning, and stakeholder engagement

Proficiency in Asana, Smartsheet, Confluence, and Google Workspace

Requirements

10+ years in IT program management or business systems analysis Proven success leading enterprise-scale integration or change management programs Strong background in governance, planning, and stakeholder engagement Proficiency in Asana, Smartsheet, Confluence, and Google Workspace