Job Title: IT Program Manager
Location: St. Louis, MO (Hybrid - 3 days on-site per week)
Job Type: Starting as a 6-Month Contract
Pay Range: $60-$70 per hour (depending on experience)
About the Opportunity: STONE Resource Group is partnering with a leading global financial services organization to hire a
IT Program Manager. In this role, you'll lead complex cross-functional initiatives and deliver business-critical programs that influence enterprise-wide strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional with strong program management experience in a dynamic, fast-paced, Agile environment.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex strategic initiatives.
- Define and manage program scope, goals, deliverables, risks, issues, and budgets.
- Collaborate with business and technology leaders to align programs with organizational goals.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies and quarterly planning across multiple delivery teams.
- Own and manage risk mitigation, dependency resolution, and status reporting.
- Monitor progress against milestones and success metrics; present updates to leadership.
- Support team-level budget and time tracking activities.
- Contribute to security exception and audit planning processes as needed.
Requirements:- 7+ years of experience in program management, RTE, or technical project leadership.
- Proven ability to lead high-impact programs in Agile environments across multiple BUs.
- Experience facilitating cross-functional collaboration across delivery and technical teams.
- Ability to forecast resources, manage complex timelines, and communicate with executive stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with change management and delivery optimization.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Cloud certification (GCP, AWS, or Azure) strongly preferred.
Nice to Have:- Experience in financial services, technology, or large-scale enterprise programs.
- Familiarity with security compliance or risk governance activities.
- Deep understanding of Agile tools (JIRA, Confluence) and Agile delivery methodologies.
- Strategic planning and consulting mindset with a passion for driving outcomes.
Why You'll Love This Role:- Work on impactful, enterprise-scale programs that shape the future of technology.
- Join a team of high-performing professionals dedicated to innovation and execution.
- Collaborate with top talent and help deliver measurable outcomes across the organization.
- Hybrid work model with flexibility and team autonomy.
Equal Opportunity Employer STONE Resource Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.