Strategic Program Manager, Senior Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple strategic programs within the PMO, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and strategic goals.
• Work collaboratively across multiple business units and functions to drive initiatives and facilitate effective communication and alignment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, project teams, and external partners.
• Develop and implement program management frameworks and methodologies to ensure consistent and efficient program delivery.
• Track and monitor program progress using digital tools, providing regular updates and reports to leadership.
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact program success, ensuring timely resolution and escalation when necessary.
• Utilize expert-level PowerPoint skills to create compelling presentations that effectively communicate program status, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Present program updates, findings, and strategic recommendations to senior leaders, including the C-Suite.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and the adoption of best practices in program management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, engineering, project management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in program management, or driving strategic programs with a proven track record of managing large and complex strategic initiatives.
• Extensive experience working across business units and functions to drive program success.
• Ability to work in ambiguity and drive initiatives with little guidance.
• Exceptional relationship-building and partnership skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Expertise in managing digital tools for tracking program progress, such as project management software and collaboration platforms.
• High-level PowerPoint skills, with the ability to create high-impact presentations that tell a compelling story.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach.
• Experience and comfort presenting to senior leaders.

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree (MBA, Masters Engineering, etc.)
• Certifications in project management, Six Sigma, Agile, etc (e.g., PMP, PgMP)
• Experience in Business Intelligence, external benchmarking, and strategic planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in program management or strategic initiatives

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary range of $160,000.00 - $220,000.00
• Robust total rewards package including bonus and stock award programs
• Encouragement of personal and professional growth
• Supportive work culture with high exposure to senior executives
• Work environment that promotes learning, development, and career growth
• Travel as needed (up to 10%)