Program Manager POST NUMBER: 471524

Wilmington, NC

Vaco by Highspring has partnered with our client to hire a Program Manager to join their team!

Where: Wilmington, MA, 3 days onsite per week preferred

When: Immediate need, 12-month contract, potential for perm placement

Pay: $80/hour

Responsibilities:

  • Lead execution of the accessory portfolio across innovation initiatives, item/code creation, and supply chain readiness
  • Manage NPI and structured stage-gate processes, ensuring cross-functional alignment and timely decision-making
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across product development, packaging, systems setup, supply chain, and market-specific requirements
  • Facilitate cross-functional operating cadences, status reviews, and executive-level updates
  • Monitor milestones, dependencies, and critical path activities to prevent rework and launch delays
  • Provide clear visibility into execution status, risks, trade-offs, and escalation needs

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 5–7 years of experience managing complex programs or strategic cross-functional initiatives
  • Experience overseeing custom tooling execution
  • Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office Suite)
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
Posted 2026-05-28

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