Program Manager – Strategic Initiatives

Origami Risk

. Owns end-to-end delivery of internal, cross-functional strategic initiatives from planning through implementation.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $111,000 - $139,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Owns end-to-end delivery of internal, cross-functional strategic initiatives from planning through implementation.
Applies deep understanding of the business to shape project scope, sequencing, and priorities.
Translates strategic objectives into clear scope, milestones, and success criteria.
Drives momentum, execution, and decision-making across teams.
Escalates quickly when project objectives and or timelines are at risk.
Quickly develops context on business goals, financial drivers, and operational constraints.
Frames options and recommendations for senior leaders, clearly articulating implications and tradeoffs.
Applies strong business judgment to shape high-level stakeholder concepts into executable initiatives with clear scope, timelines, milestones, and outcomes.
Partners closely with senior leaders and functional owners to align expectations and drive progress.
Facilitates cross-functional working sessions and decision forums.
Delivers concise, executive-ready updates focused on outcomes, risks, and decisions needed.
Serves as a trusted thought partner to leaders on execution strategy.
Serves as a business user expert and creates and maintains standards, best practices, and governance for the internal project management tool, Asana.
Supports departments in maintaining healthy well-run project portfolios.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field required.
PMP Certification required.
8+ years of experience leading internal strategic projects, programs, or enterprise initiatives.
Strong business acumen with the ability to quickly understand new domains and organizational dynamics.
Proven success driving execution across multiple functions without formal authority.
Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level engagement.
Experience and comfort working closely with executive leadership or strategy teams.
Experience acting as business expert for a project management tool.
Background in consulting, strategy, operations, or internal transformation roles.
Experience in scaling, transformation, or mission-driven organizations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and Dental coverage available for employees, dependents, domestic partners, and spouses
Paid Time Off – Flexible options plus 10 paid company holidays where available
Fully Paid by Origami Risk – Vision insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance
Generous family leave options—including adoption and foster care placements
Pre-Tax Savings Accounts – Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Commuter Benefits, Dependent Care Savings Account
Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match up to 4%
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential & Free support offered to colleagues facing personal or work-related complications
Education Assistance Program – to help colleagues pursue industry/role-specific certifications
Wellness Benefits – reimbursement program to invest in healthy habits as well as support better colleague productivity and stress management
Additional coverages available – Pet Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and Voluntary Life & AD&D coverage

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementstrategic initiativesbusiness judgmentexecution strategyscope definitionmilestone planningrisk managementproblem-solvingstakeholder managementorganizational dynamics

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipcollaborationdecision-makingjudgmentadaptabilityfacilitationexecutive engagementtrust-buildinganalytical thinking

Certifications

PMP Certification