Strategy Program Manager

As a Program Manager for the Office of Strategy Management team you are responsible for overseeing the planning, development and execution of various strategic programs across the organization. You are responsible to manage multiple programs at once within a defined framework, with program teams between 20-50 people and will regularly interact with Senior and Executive Management.

What you will do here:

Lead all planning activities for organization-wide programs including: research, planning sessions, partnering and collaborating with stakeholders to identify program scope, risks, budget, stakeholder impact, and key success metrics. Responsible to organize multiple projects within a program and gain alignment across stakeholders on the plan. Lead journey mapping sessions with stakeholders to identify current internal and external experiences and desired future experiences, and incorporate that data into program planning. Partner with Finance department to create financial models, by pulling and aggregating data from multiple sources to feed revenue and expense projections.

Lead all execution activities for organization-wide programs, including: providing oversight for multiple project teams, change management and ensuring program and project delivery in accordance with the program timeline, budget and key success metrics. Manage and resolve issues and roadblocks in partnership with the program stakeholders and project manager. Responsible for tracking program decisions and action items; and the creation and distribution of program communication and status reports.

Build a framework and manage operationalization of strategic programs, including identifying key metrics and distributing ongoing reporting to key stakeholders, ensuring program roadmaps are built, maintained and executed ongoing (in partnership with key stakeholders).

Develop and deliver program presentations to large audiences. Schedule and lead program meetings, to include creation and distribution of meeting agendas and notes.

Support strategy development activities and researching and identifying Program Management best practices, ideas and trends.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What you will need:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred.

3+ years of Program Management experience required.

3+ years of Business Management/Strategy experience required.

3+ years of Consulting experience required.

1+ years of Project Management experience required.

Proven success in working with, and influencing executive leadership teams in a complex, growth oriented environment with changing priorities required.

Excellent business acumen. Ability to apply strategic thinking and demonstrate understanding of requirements to execute required.

Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Ability to quickly identify the root of a problem and determine the appropriate solution that mitigates risk and is a win-win for stakeholders required.

Excellent interpersonal skills with strong organizational agility required.

Strong planning skills, and analytical skills required.

Strong written, verbal and presentation skills required.

Ability to multi task, focus, and prioritize multiple projects under pressure to meet deadlines required.

Proficiency with MS Office Suite Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Advance proficiency in Excel required.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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