Our client, a education and university system leader, is seeking a Senior Program Manager to join their team. As a Senior Program Manager, you will be part of the optimization initiative supporting various internal stakeholders and third-party vendors. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a proven track record in project management which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Senior Program Manager **Location:** Oakland, CA **Pay Range: Up to $70 per hour** **What's the Job?** + Develop, implement, and manage project plans to optimize business unit operations and workflows. + Lead change management efforts, ensuring smooth transitions for teams and stakeholders impacted by program initiatives. + Coordinate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and leadership to ensure alignment with program goals. + Monitor project progress, budgets, and risks, proactively identifying and addressing potential challenges. + Regularly report on program status, milestones, and KPIs to stakeholders and leadership. **What's Needed?** + 7+ years of direct program management experience for medium to high complexity projects required. + Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Operations, Communication or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required. + Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) preferred. + Experience managing issues with successful risk mitigation and contingency planning approaches. + Proven experience in program and project management, including planning, execution, and monitoring. **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to lead impactful optimization projects. + Work in a collaborative and dynamic environment. + Enhance your skills in change management and project execution. + Engage with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders. + Flexible part-time commitment of 20 hours per week. If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.