Our direct Client is seeking a Risk Program Management - **Program Manager III** to lead and manage risk programs within the Global Transportation team. **Job Title:** Risk Program Management – Program Manager III **Location:** San Jose, CA **Schedule:** Hybrid **Job Category:** Project/Program Management **About the Role** This role will be responsible for supporting the deployment of a new risk management tool, driving timely resolution of risk events, and minimizing operational disruptions. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, establish and monitor clear project milestones, and develop mitigation and recovery strategies to strengthen organizational resilience. **Key Responsibilities** + Lead risk program initiatives, ensuring successful deployment of a new risk management tool. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish, execute, and monitor project milestones. + Develop risk mitigation and recovery strategies for disruptive incidents. + Facilitate effective program plans aligned with organizational goals and priorities. + Conduct and lead meetings to track progress, resolve issues, and escalate concerns when necessary. + Maintain ongoing communication with leadership and stakeholders, delivering detailed project reports and updates. + Assign responsibilities, hold team members accountable, and ensure adherence to deadlines. + Provide training, mentoring, and guidance to project teams. + Identify growth opportunities to enhance competitive advantage and optimize operations. **Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree or higher (required). + Strong program and project management skills with proven success in complex initiatives. + Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. + Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex risk information to diverse stakeholders including senior leadership. + Ability to hold others accountable, prioritize tasks, and drive results. + Familiarity with risk management tools (a plus). + Experience with IT systems and business practices (preferred). **Skills & Attributes** + Strong organizational and leadership capabilities. + Creativity, adaptability, and a proactive problem-solving mindset. + Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and foster positive relationships. **Keywords:** Program Management, Risk Management, Risk Tool Implementation, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Improvement, IT, Global Transportation ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.