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Description Position: Program Manager / Project Manager u2013 Contract Role Location: Monroe, LA 71203u20114774 United States Type: 100% Onsite (No WFH Supported) Schedule: Mondayu2013Friday (standard business hours; punctuality and reliability required) Tentative Pay Rate: $30 per hour Interview Process: 2 Rounds Key Responsibilities Project & Program Execution + Manage endu2011tou2011end project activities, including scoping, scheduling, planning, and tracking deliverables across multiple workstreams. + Facilitate project meetings, document action items, and ensure timely followu2011through on next steps. + Develop, update, and maintain project plans, timelines, RAID logs (Risks, Actions, Issues, Decisions), and progress dashboards. + Coordinate with technology, operations, compliance, and business teams to ensure alignment and successful project execution. + Monitor project milestones and escalate risks, delays, and dependencies to leadership as needed. Stakeholder & Communication Management + Lead regular status meetings with stakeholders and translate complex information into clear, concise updates. + Prepare executiveu2011level reporting, summaries, and documentation for leadership review. + Influence busy or highu2011demand stakeholders and manage competing priorities across teams. + Maintain strong professional presence during crossu2011functional conversations and issueu2011resolution discussions. Process Coordination & Operational Alignment + Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, or roadblocks and propose actionable solutions. + Support changeu2011management activities, including documentation updates, communication to impacted teams, and tracking of adoption progress. + Ensure teams adhere to established project governance, controls, and operational procedures. + Partner with business and technology teams to evaluate project readiness, system impacts, and operational dependencies. Tools & Technical Skills + Use Excel and project management tools (Excel trackers, SharePoint, JIRA, MS Project, or similar) to manage tasks, dependencies, and reporting. + Track data, metrics, and project KPIs to support decisionu2011making and highlight variances from plan. + Prepare presentations, summaries, and documentation using PowerPoint or other communication tools. Requirements What Stands Out on a Resume + Experience managing projects or programs within financial services, operations, or technology. + Strong communication, documentation, and meetingu2011leadership skills. + Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple teams and drive accountability. + Experience using project management tools or maintaining structured project artifacts. + Ability to identify risks, escalate issues, and manage timelines without close oversight. Disqualifiers + Candidates seeking remote or hybrid opportunities. + Candidates without project or program coordination/management experience. + Candidates lacking strong organizational or communication skills. Contract Details + Initial contract: 6u201312 months depending on business need + Possible extension based on project progress + No immediate FTE conversion option Required Skills & Qualifications + 3+ years of project or program management experience + Strong communication, writing, and documentation skills + Ability to manage multiple deadlines and miniu2011projects simultaneously + Highu2011level organizational and planning abilities + Strong Excel and reporting skills + Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction + Strong followu2011through, ownership mindset, and stakeholderu2011management skills Robert Half is the worldu2019s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. u00a9 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking u201cApply Now,u201d youu2019re agreeing to Robert Halfu2019s Terms of Use ( and Privacy Notice (.