Senior Program Manager

Payscale

Senior Program Manager leading large-scale programs at Payscale to drive organizational success. Requires strategic vision and strong program leadership with executive stakeholder management.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $111,120 - $166,680 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, lead, and deliver cross-functional, company-wide strategic initiatives with executive visibility.
Establish and evolve program governance models, ensuring structured execution, milestone tracking, and success measurement.
Drive cross-functional collaboration, aligning business priorities, dependencies, and resources to achieve program goals.
Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, providing insights, recommendations, and risk mitigation strategies.
Enhance operational efficiency, developing scalable processes, frameworks, and best practices for program execution.
Develop and execute executive-level communications, crafting clear reports and presentations for senior leadership.
Continuously refine program management methodologies, leveraging data-driven insights to improve execution and outcomes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-7 years of experience in program or project management, with a strong track record of leading large-scale, cross-functional programs.
PMP or PgMP preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work with executive leadership, influencing decisions and driving organizational alignment.
Exceptional ability to balance strategic thinking with detailed execution to drive measurable results.
Proven leadership in mentoring and coaching program teams.
Deep expertise in PMIS tools, with Asana preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible paid time off, giving you the opportunity to rest, relax and recharge away from work
14 Paid Company Holidays, includes 2 floating holidays (you choose!)
A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance covered up to 100% by Payscale
Unlimited infertility coverage benefits through our medical plans
Additional supplemental health benefits offered to you and your family
401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match
16 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
Health Savings Account (HSA) options and company contributions each pay period
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for pre-tax employee allocations
Annual remote work stipend to be used on wellness or home office equipment
Monthly company All Hands meetings
Regular opportunities for executive leadership exposure through things like AMAs
Access to continued learning & development opportunities
Our commitment to a continuous feedback culture which allows us to drive performance and career growth
A growing network of Employee Resource Groups
Company sponsored volunteer hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementproject managementstrategic initiativesmilestone trackingprocess developmentdata-driven insightsprogram governancerisk mitigationexecutive communicationscross-functional collaboration

Soft Skills

strategic thinkinginfluencing decisionsorganizational alignmentmentoringcoachingleadershipcommunicationcollaborationexecutionproblem-solving

Certifications

PMPPgMP