Program Manager 3

job summary:

Program Manager 3 – IT Program Management

Location: Austin, TX (Onsite – Local candidates only)

Contract Duration: Feb 23, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026

We are seeking a seasoned Program Manager 3 to lead modernization initiatives across procurement, contracting, and system support services. In this role, you will work closely with executive leadership, including the COO, to drive process improvement, implement AI and automation solutions, and ensure successful delivery of cross-divisional IT programs.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing complex projects, aligning teams around strategic goals, and fostering collaboration across multiple business units. You will be responsible for designing program plans, tracking KPIs, reporting to senior leadership, and mentoring early-career team members. Success in this role requires strong communication, consensus-building, and the ability to translate technical concepts into business-focused solutions.

Key Highlights:

Lead cross-divisional modernization projects with a focus on AI and automation

Drive process improvements and implement standard project management practices

Engage with stakeholders at all levels, including executives

Measure program success through metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting

Mentor and develop team members while maintaining accountability for outcomes

This is an onsite role in Austin, TX requiring local candidates. Normal business hours are Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM

location: Austin, Texas

job type: Contract

salary: $81 – 86 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex, cross-divisional IT programs aligned with organizational strategy
• Design and implement initiatives to simplify and automate complex workflows across Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) and System Support Services (SSS)
• Integrate AI and automation tools to improve operational efficiency, accuracy, and cycle times
• Establish and enforce standardized project management practices, including charters, schedules, risk logs, stage-gate reviews, and executive reporting
• Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and ethical AI standards
• Facilitate collaboration and communication across IT, operations, strategy, and executive stakeholders
• Build consensus, manage conflict, and drive adoption of new processes and technologies
• Track, measure, and report on key performance metrics, including stakeholder satisfaction, cycle time reduction, and compliance
• Prepare executive-level status updates, dashboards, and recommendations for leadership
• Mentor and support interns and early-career professionals, fostering technical and professional growth
• Maintain accountability for program outcomes, risks, and deliverables, ensuring objectives are met on time and within scope

qualifications:

Must-Have Qualifications:

8 years of IT program management experience

Experience managing complex projects with multi-year budgets of $10M

Skilled in AI, automation tools, and process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma)

Strong command of PMO standards, stage-gate reviews, and executive reporting

Excellent verbal and written communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate’s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.