bswift

Senior Program Manager – Operational Excellence

bswift

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

PMP

About the role

  • Strategic Program Leadership: Drive large-scale initiatives that support enterprise growth, operational excellence, and innovation.
  • Project Management Excellence: Manage multiple projects within strategic programs, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget adherence.
  • Executive Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, aligning program and project objectives with corporate strategy.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate efforts across technology, operations, finance, and client-facing teams to achieve shared goals.
  • Governance & Reporting: Establish governance structures, reporting frameworks, and decision-making processes for programs and projects.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with executives, sponsors, and key stakeholders to provide transparency on progress, risks, and outcomes.
  • Methodology Expertise: Apply advanced program and project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) for disciplined execution.
  • Risk & Change Management: Anticipate challenges, manage dependencies, and implement change strategies to minimize disruption and maximize impact.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree strongly preferred.
  • 8–12 years of experience in program and project management, with a focus on enterprise-level strategic initiatives.
  • Proven ability to influence and collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Expertise in Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies; PMP or PgMP certification preferred.
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficiency in Smartsheet, Jira, and enterprise portfolio management tools.
Benefits
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits: Access to health, dental, and vision plans to support your wellness and that of your family.
  • Competitive Compensation: A compensation package that recognizes your skills, experience, and contributions, including performance-based incentives for most roles.
  • Remote first, Office friendly environment! No time to commute? No problem!
  • Retirement Savings Plans: Options to help you plan for a secure financial future with employer-sponsored retirement savings programs.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth, including training and access to resources to support your career progression.
  • Supportive Culture: A work environment that encourages collaboration, open communication, and creative problem-solving, where your voice and ideas are valued.
  • Employee Wellbeing Initiatives: Programs focused on mental health, financial planning, and wellness resources to help you thrive inside and outside of work.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
program managementproject managementAgileScrumWaterfallrisk managementchange managementbudget managementscope managementschedule management
Soft Skills
strategic leadershipcross-functional collaborationstakeholder engagementcommunicationnegotiationinfluencetransparencyproblem-solvingdecision-makingteam coordination
Certifications
PMPPgMP