Program Manager
Role Description
The Program Manager manages and coordinates programs that impact the field including new programs and updates to current programs throughout the program lifecycle. They are responsible for managing risks and issues, taking corrective actions, and developing strategies to design and plan all aspects of assigned programs/projects. This role requires strong coordination and leadership across various departments, as well as regular communication with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including senior and executive leadership, leveraging an understanding of both field operations and corporate functions to identify gaps within programs and drive resolution through appropriate resource alignment and execution.
Evaluate requests, constraints, and requirements to support prioritization and alignment with business priorities/objectives
Manage risks and issues and take corrective actions
Develop, strategize, design, and plan all aspects of assigned programs/projects based on analysis of program requirements/criteria, including impacts across field/corporate teams
Continuously evaluate program and implement process improvements
Provide data-driven recommendations to management to improve program efficiency based on evolving business needs
Coordinate and lead meetings and communication with cross-functional stakeholders
Coordinate and develop communications strategies for delivery to the right audience, ensuring messaging is clear and targeted
Work as a liaison between departments to identify gaps and ensure alignment across stakeholders
Identify and engage the appropriate resources from other departments where their expertise will be needed to complete projects and close identified gaps
Facilitate alignment across stakeholders with competing priorities, driving decisions and next steps to support program/project progress
Manage program conflicts, detect and resolve issues effectively with stakeholders, ensuring impacts and dependencies are clearly understood
Establish and maintain tracking methods to capture milestones, dependencies, risks, and key deliverables, and adjust plans and/or resources to meet the needs of the program/project
Provide clear and consistent visibility into program status and progress to support stakeholder awareness and decision-making
Prepare updates and materials for stakeholders
Lead and organize meetings, briefings, and trainings as appropriate
Determine and create communication and rollout plans for initiatives
Assess ongoing support needs post-launch and confirm ownership
Pull and analyze reports to support budget development, forecasting, and tracking
Monitor and reconcile program/project-related budgets
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience
5+ years of program/project management experience
Experience in a large corporate environment or within a service organization with multiple international branch/field locations
Previous program or project management experience required
Customer service experience required
Industry experience preferred
Track record of operating independently, demonstrating creativity, being detail oriented, and delivering results in a highly organized manner
Desire and ability to learn new skills and continue professional and personal development
Ability to adapt existing project management experience and skills to work culture
Ability to communicate, both written and oral, across all levels in the organizations
Excellent knowledge of MS Office, Intermediate Excel and PowerPoint skills required to create professional presentations
Proficiency in SharePoint preferred
Benefits
The typical annual salary range for this position is $75,000.00 - $110,000.00 and is negotiable depending upon experience and location.
Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.
Exceptional earning potential and a competitive benefits package, including:
Group health insurance benefits (medical, vision, dental)
FSA and HSA healthcare accounts
Life and accident insurance
Adoption and fertility assistance
Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks
Short/long term disability
Paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time
Up to 17 days of Choice Time Off (CTO) per calendar year for new hires
Up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year
Opportunity to contribute to a company 401(k) savings and investment plan or deferred compensation plan (if eligible), with an employer match of 100% on the first 3% of contributions for eligible employees