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Risepoint

Business Technology Program Manager

🇺🇸 Remote - US

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Project Management

🗓️ August 5th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Risepoint is hiring a Business Technology Program Manager to lead and coordinate large-scale, cross-functional enterprise initiatives. The role involves both strategic program oversight and hands-on project management, including directing contract project managers and managing project plans, risks, and resources to ensure successful delivery.

Highlights
  • Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex enterprise programs across multiple business units.
  • Develop and maintain integrated program plans using Adobe Workfront.
  • Oversee and coordinate contract project managers to align with program goals.
  • Mitigate risks, resolve issues, and remove blockers at the project level.
  • Collaborate with executive sponsors, department leads, and technical teams.
  • Manage program-level reporting and stakeholder communications.
  • Establish governance structures and best practices for program execution.
  • Require 7+ years in program/project management and leadership experience.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Workfront or similar project portfolio management tools.
  • PMP, PgMP, or other relevant certifications are preferred.

Business Technology Program Manager Full Description

Business Technology Program Manager
US - Remote
Full time

Risepoint assists primarily regional universities in increasing their access and impact by making their academic programs available to students online. Founded in 2007, Risepoint mission is to expand access to high-quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant education, especially for working and adult students. Risepoint brings single-minded dedication to student success, an integrated set of services, and data-driven performance to our collaboration with university partners

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and coordinate large-scale, cross-functional enterprise initiatives. This role combines high-level program oversight with hands-on project management responsibilities. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and an execution expert, capable of directing the work of contract project managers while actively managing project plans, risks, and resources. 

Expected duration of this fixed term role is twelve month with an anticipated end date of June 2026.  

Key Responsibilities 
  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex enterprise programs involving multiple business units and stakeholders. 
  • Develop and maintain integrated program plans, tracking milestones and deliverables using Adobe Workfront. 
  • Oversee and coordinate the work of contract project managers to ensure alignment with overall program goals. 
  • Dive into project-level detail when needed to mitigate risks, resolve issues, and remove blockers. 
  • Collaborate with executive sponsors, department leads, and technical teams to ensure program success. 
  • Manage program-level reporting and communications to stakeholders and leadership. 
  • Establish and uphold governance structures and best practices for program and project execution. 

Qualifications 
  • 7+ years of experience in program/project management with a track record of leading large, cross-functional enterprise initiatives. 
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to deliver results in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Experience managing teams or contractors, with excellent leadership and collaboration skills. 
  • Proficiency in Adobe Workfront or similar project portfolio management tools. 
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  • PMP, PgMP, or other relevant certifications are a plus. 

RisePoint is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce

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