Strategic Programs Manager

General Summary

The Strategic Programs Manager serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior leadership, driving alignment across key initiatives and ensuring operational excellence. This role is responsible for orchestrating strategic planning, managing cross-functional programs, and enabling executive decision-making through effective governance and communication. Additionally, the role leads and drives AI transformation initiatives, ensuring the successful adoption, integration, and scaling of AI-driven solutions to enhance business performance and innovation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Alignment & Execution

• Partner with executive leadership to define and communicate strategic priorities, goals, and success metrics.
• Translate high-level strategies into actionable plans and ensure alignment across departments and teams.
• Monitor progress against strategic objectives and provide insights to adjust course as needed.
• Facilitate strategic planning sessions and ensure outcomes are documented and tracked.

Operational Cadence & Governance

• Establish and manage the rhythm of the business, including leadership meetings, quarterly business reviews, and annual planning cycles.
• Develop and maintain governance frameworks to ensure accountability and transparency in decision-making.
• Drive operational efficiency by identifying and resolving bottlenecks in processes and workflows.
• Prepare executive-level reporting and dashboards to support data-driven decisions.

Program Leadership

• Lead cross-functional strategic programs from initiation through execution, ensuring delivery on time and within scope.
• Develop program plans, manage resources, and mitigate risks to ensure successful outcomes.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to align efforts and resolve issues.
• Continuously improve program management practices and tools to enhance effectiveness.

Executive Partnership & Leadership Enablement

• Act as a thought partner to the executive team, providing strategic counsel and operational support.
• Enable leaders to focus on high-impact priorities by managing communications, follow-ups, and delegated initiatives.
• Support executive visibility and engagement through preparation of presentations, briefings, and stakeholder communications.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across leadership teams.

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required

• Experience leading AI transformation initiatives.