Program Manager

Accountabilities

• • Lead large-scale strategic programs and transformation initiatives from inception through successful delivery and measurable business outcomes.
  • Develop and maintain integrated program plans covering timelines, milestones, resources, budgets, dependencies, and key deliverables.
  • Establish effective governance structures, steering committees, reporting processes, and executive-level communication mechanisms.
  • Manage program scope, risks, issues, dependencies, resource priorities, and change requests across multiple workstreams.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment, accountability, and timely execution.
  • Facilitate decision-making among executive stakeholders, business leaders, and project teams by providing clear, data-driven recommendations.
  • Develop business cases, ROI analyses, benefit realization plans, and supporting financial assessments for strategic initiatives.
  • Track and communicate program performance, including schedule adherence, budget status, risks, milestones, and realized business benefits.
  • Build trusted partnerships with leaders across Operations, Technology, Finance, HR, Product, and other business functions.
  • Prepare executive presentations, steering committee materials, status updates, and strategic communications for leadership reviews.
  • Support organizational change initiatives through stakeholder engagement, communication planning, adoption strategies, and change readiness activities.
  • Identify opportunities for operational improvement and help translate them into practical transformation initiatives.
  • Apply program and project management best practices, methodologies, tools, and standards to improve delivery consistency and effectiveness.
  • Foster collaboration and accountability across teams while ensuring initiatives remain aligned with enterprise strategy and expected outcomes.
  • Support portfolio management and governance activities across multiple strategic programs and priorities.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Operations Management, Information Systems, or a related field is required; a Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience in program management, business transformation, management consulting, operational improvement, or a closely related discipline.
  • Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and delivering measurable business outcomes.
  • Experience working across multiple business functions within a matrixed or enterprise environment.
  • Strong program and project management capabilities, including planning, governance, risk management, resource coordination, and financial oversight.
  • Proven ability to develop business cases, ROI analyses, financial assessments, and benefit realization strategies.
  • Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to turn complex information into actionable recommendations.
  • Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills, including the ability to influence senior leaders and facilitate alignment across diverse teams.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, as well as project and program management platforms.
  • Experience with portfolio management, program governance, steering committees, and executive reporting.
  • Experience in management consulting or enterprise business transformation environments is a plus.
  • Familiarity with process automation, digital transformation, and AI-enabled business solutions is preferred.
  • PMP, PgMP, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent certification is a plus.
  • Ability to operate strategically while maintaining strong attention to execution, measurable outcomes, and continuous improvement.

  Benefits

  • Competitive annual base salary of $98,700–$128,000, depending on geographic market, skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
  • Life and AD&D insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement benefits.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Additional resources and programs designed to support long-term health and well-being.
  • Opportunities to contribute to enterprise-wide transformation initiatives with measurable business impact.
  • Collaborative environment focused on innovation, professional development, and personal growth.
  • Commitment to an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and encourages qualified candidates to apply even when their experience does not perfectly match every listed requirement.