Keep projects on track with a clear strategy and open communication.
Most program managers can report what happened. We find the ones who shape what happens next.
STACK IT places program managers who reduce stress, maintain roadmaps, and keep projects moving forward.
We stand behind every hire with a 90-day guarantee.
When placed well, program managers become the thread that preserves trust and restores focus. We look for contributors who support change by doing it.
Aligns product, eng, and ops fast.
Reporting that supports real action.
Escalates smartly to keep teams steady.
Shapes timelines to hit outcomes.
Keeps focus when plans or projects shift.
Program Managers who raise their game when everyone else is firefighting. That’s who we send.
These are just a few examples where structure, scale, and alignment matter most.
Enterprise IT
Program managers oversee platform transitions, unify tooling workflows, and ensure audit-ready coordination across infrastructure, apps, and support teams.
Fintech & Financial
They align compliance, product, and engineering teams that manage delivery risk while staying within tight regulatory, audit, and reporting constraints.
Healthcare
Program managers coordinate multi-team change across clinical, technical, and compliance functions with a focus on documentation, audits, and safety.
We simulate for the role because that’s what the job includes.
What slows down the program manager hiring process? We spot early warning signs through our multi-step questions, delivery diagnostics, and layered communication simulations.
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Every unfilled role slows you down.
We don’t screen for surface-level fit. We assess how program managers navigate complexity, influence delivery, and communicate across layers of a growing organization. Each candidate is measured against real hiring pain points.
A cross-functional initiative was delayed due to compliance risk. The program manager we placed rebuilt stakeholder mapping, introduced milestone-based tracking tied to audit checkpoints, and restored launch readiness within six weeks.
Two overlapping internal systems, conflicting teams, and a six-month go-live clock. Our hire unified the program stream, facilitated shared intake with leadership, and hit integration milestones without disrupting core ops.
We evaluate how well the candidate brings communication across product, engineering, ops, and exec groups, especially when priorities conflict or need resetting.
We evaluate how well the candidate brings communication across teams.
Can they maintain focus on near-term impact while protecting long-range value? We look at how they manage shifting goals without overwhelming teams.
Can they maintain focus on near-term impact while protecting long-range value?
We look at how they adjust their message based on who’s in the room, how they handle tough feedback, and how they keep momentum when priorities shift.
We examine how they tailor their message to suit the audience in the room.
Do they understand engineering dependencies and tradeoffs enough to ask the right questions? Without needing to code, do they navigate the tech context?
Do they navigate the tech context without needing to code?
When priorities shift or teams restructure, can they realign programs and re-earn buy-in fast?
When priorities shift, can they realign and re-earn buy-in fast?
Some roles call for short-term contracts. Others need long-term ownership. Let’s unpack it together.
Misalignment Leads to Project Failure
44% of projects fail due to a lack of alignment between business and project objectives.
This highlights the crucial role of program managers in aligning strategy and execution, particularly when priorities shift or team composition changes. (Source: TeamStage)
STACK IT screens for program managers who hold both ends of the rope: execution and alignment. Because when no one does, the program is delayed.
From system migrations to compliance projects to onboarding rollouts, we place program managers who have done this before and know how to lead them effectively.
| Focus Area | Skills Required | Typical Use Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Programs | Dev workflow fluency, backlog management | Engineering-wide delivery and risk management |
| Strategic Ops | OKRs, budget alignment, roadmap input | C-level visibility and multi-quarter execution |
| Platform / Infra | Tooling orchestration, team interfaces | Scaling internal tooling and platform stability |
| Post-Merger Programs | Change management, systems integration, stakeholder realignment | Org redesigns, M&A transitions, workforce reshaping |
| Customer-Facing Initiatives | Cross-department coordination, success metrics definition | Launches tied to CX, onboarding revamps, enterprise rollouts |
| Compliance & Audit Readiness | Policy tracking, milestone audits, regulated delivery gates | ISO/HIPAA/SOC alignment programs, certification roadmaps |
| Toolchain Consolidation | SaaS management, cross-platform workflows, changeover planning | Jira migration, tooling unification, process reduction efforts |
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A mid-market SaaS org needed to organize multiple engineering teams under new constraints. Our candidate ran backlog consolidations while reducing scope churn by 16%.
That’s why our clients stay and why our hires do too.
Program managers coordinate multiple initiatives, align stakeholders across departments, and manage long-term outcomes. Project managers focus on execution within a specific scope or timeline.
Both. We assess how candidates work with engineering leads, understand dependencies, and manage delivery, even when they’re not hands-on.
Yes. STACK IT supports contract engagements and can act as employer of record. Most of our contract program managers are ready to start within 2–3 weeks.
We place program managers in SaaS, fintech, enterprise IT, healthcare, logistics, and government. Many operate in hybrid models or regulated organizations.
We can simulate program resets, roadmap pivots, and stakeholder realignment during the vetting process.
We’ll source project managers with scenario-tested delivery judgment with proven execution in technical and regulated environments. That’s our STACK.