Strategic Program Manager

Strategic Program Manager – Pilot Initiatives & Operational Strategy📍 Bay Area, CA (Hybrid)We are seeking an experienced Strategic Program Manager to lead high-impact pilot initiatives spanning operations, analytics, process improvement, technical implementation, and enterprise transformation programs.This role is ideal for a highly structured program leader who thrives in ambiguity and can translate executive-level ideas into clear, executable plans while driving cross-functional alignment across technical and business stakeholders.What You’ll DoDefine pilot scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, and success criteriaBuild structured execution plans across multiple concurrent workstreamsDrive cross-functional coordination across Program Management, Data & Analytics, Data Science, Operations, and business stakeholdersEstablish governance frameworks, reporting cadences, and decision-making structuresIdentify dependencies, risks, blockers, and contingency plans to ensure execution continuityTrack pilot progress, milestones, and deliverables while ensuring quality executionPresent executive-level updates, insights, recommendations, and status reporting to Directors, Senior Directors, and VP leadershipTranslate ambiguous strategic concepts into scalable operational execution frameworksSupport financial forecasting, resource planning, and operational prioritizationCapture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement across pilot programsParticipate in stakeholder working sessions and field/operational visits as neededWhat We’re Looking For6–10+ years of strategic program management experience leading complex enterprise initiativesProven success managing multi-workstream pilot programs or enterprise transformation initiativesStrong program planning and execution governance expertiseExceptional cross-functional leadership in matrixed organizationsExecutive communication and presentation skills (PowerPoint / leadership reporting)Strong systems-thinking mindset with ability to map dependencies and execution pathwaysExperience managing risks, escalations, and operational ambiguityDemonstrated ability to lead without direct authorityPreferred BackgroundUtility, energy, infrastructure, climate, or operationally complex enterprise environmentsExperience coordinating programs involving analytics, dashboards, automation, AI, or data-driven operational initiativesPMP Certification strongly preferredOperational strategy / enterprise transformation experience highly valuedIdeal CandidateYou are someone who can take a loosely defined strategic initiative and quickly build the structure, governance, and alignment needed to move it into successful execution.If you thrive in fast-moving enterprise environments and excel at bringing clarity and execution discipline to complex initiatives, we’d love to connect.