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Establish clear scope, governance, milestones, dependencies, risks, resources, and communications to ensure business outcomes are delivered on schedule, within scope and budget, and aligned with strategic objectives. This role is business-focused and emphasizes strategic program leadership, operational execution, stakeholder alignment, and organizational change.ResponsibilitiesLead a portfolio of multiple, large, and complex business programs, initiatives, and projects that support strategic priorities and measurable business outcomesTranslate business strategy and leadership direction into integrated program roadmaps, workstreams, milestones, deliverables, decision points, and implementation plansEstablish and maintain program governance, including charters, roles and responsibilities, decision forums, status reporting, escalation paths, and change controlPartner with senior leaders, business owners, and cross-functional stakeholders to define program objectives, scope, success measures, KPIs, and short- and long-term outcomesDrive alignment across business units by facilitating planning sessions, resolving competing priorities, clarifying ownership, and enabling timely decisionsManage programs and related initiatives from intake and prioritization through planning, execution, implementation, transition, adoption, and benefits realizationDevelop and coordinate integrated work plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies, resources, budgets, and deliverables across multiple workstreamsMonitor program performance using agreed-upon measures; synthesize insights, identify trends and gaps, and recommend corrective actions to leadershipIdentify, assess, communicate, and mitigate strategic, operational, financial, organizational, and delivery risks, issues, constraints, and dependenciesPrepare concise executive-level program updates, recommendations, decision materials, and presentations that communicate progress, outcomes, risks, tradeoffs, and next stepsManage stakeholder engagement and communications to build shared understanding, accountability, commitment, and sustained business adoptionLead business readiness and change management activities, including impact assessments, communications, training coordination, transition planning, and adoption measurementFacilitate requirements definition and business process analysis to ensure solutions address business needs and support target-state outcomesEvaluate program effectiveness and business value; track benefits realization and recommend adjustments to improve outcomes and return on investmentManage program budgets, resource needs, vendor or partner coordination, and the impact of changes to approved plansMaintain complete and accurate program documentation, including plans, decisions, assumptions, risks, issues, dependencies, status, lessons learned, and outcomesProvide guidance, coaching, and strategic program management expertise to project leads, workstream owners, and business partnersContribute to the development and continuous improvement of program management standards, templates, governance practices, and business planning processesServe on cross-functional teams and task groups for programs or initiatives with significant business unit or organizational impactPerform other duties as assignedQualificationsExtensive experience leading multiple strategic business programs, initiatives, and projects in complex, cross-functional environmentsSignificant experience translating strategy into executable roadmaps, integrated plans, governance structures, and measurable business outcomesExpert program and project management skills, including scope, schedule, milestones, resources, budgets, dependencies, risks, issues, and change controlExtensive experience partnering with senior leadership, business owners, and cross-functional teams to influence decisions and drive alignment without direct authoritySignificant experience establishing program governance, executive reporting, decision processes, and stakeholder accountabilityDemonstrated experience leading business transformation, operational improvement, organizational change, business readiness, and adoption activitiesExpert ability to manage competing priorities, ambiguity, and interdependencies across multiple programs and workstreamsExpert analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative information, evaluate tradeoffs, and develop actionable recommendationsExpert skill defining KPIs, monitoring performance, assessing program effectiveness, and tracking outcomes and benefits realizationExpert facilitation, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to guide diverse stakeholders toward decisions and shared outcomesExpert verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to create concise executive-level updates and communicate complex business topics to varied audiencesBachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Strategy, Operations, or a related field, or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experienceDesired QualificationsProject Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experienceExperience with strategic planning, portfolio management, business transformation, operating model design, or enterprise-wide initiativesChange management certification or demonstrated experience applying structured change management practicesExpert knowledge of Client's functions, philosophy, operations, and organizational objectivesWorking knowledge of state and Federal laws; 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