Senior Program Manager

RELX

Senior Program Manager modernizing LexisNexis patent data processing systems for USPTO programs. Governing cross-functional portfolios, releases, roadmaps, and AI-enabled engineering initiatives.

Posted 9/3/2026full-timeHorsham • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $115,400 - $192,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in IT project management and program governance, with a strong focus on cross-functional team coordination, stakeholder management, and the application of AI productivity tools. Proven ability to manage complex projects through the product development lifecycle while ensuring effective communication and operational improvements.

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IT Project ManagementProgram Governance CertificationCross-Functional Team CoordinationAI Productivity Tools ProficiencyStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementData AnalysisAgile MethodologiesResource AllocationRisk ManagementPerformance Parameter DefinitionProject SchedulingOperational ImprovementVariance ReportingWorkflow Automation

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

AI Productivity ToolsAutomation Workflows

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPRINCE2Agile Certification

Industry Keywords

Product Development LifecycleStakeholder NegotiationOperational RolloutHybrid Work EnvironmentPublic Trust Security Clearance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the program governance model across initiatives, including cadences, decision rights, and escalation paths
Maintain a portfolio-level view of priorities, resource allocation, sequencing, status, risks, and decisions
Manage assigned projects through the product development lifecycle
Project-manage cross-functional teams across Market Vertical, Product Management, Engineering, Testing, Legal, Operations, Security, and Release Management
Conduct stakeholder negotiations on scope, sequencing, and trade-offs across complex projects
Negotiate project resources with Engineering Resource Managers and review resource allocation
Build development roadmaps and project schedules; support roadmap planning, quarterly planning, and execution tracking
Own schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks, and delivery status
Define key performance parameters and create variance reports
Schedule and facilitate project reviews and stakeholder updates
Communicate program and project status, schedule variances, and mitigation options to leadership and stakeholders
Collaborate with senior Engineering resources and stakeholders to resolve issues and mitigate impacts
Support release coordination and operational rollout activities
Perform data analysis for project delivery and operational improvement initiatives
Recommend improvements to processes, procedures, and operational workflows
Leverage AI productivity tools and automation workflows for planning, reporting, documentation, and coordination
Support AI-assisted engineering, workflow automation, and modernization initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of IT project management, program management, or PMO experience
Bachelor’s degree in technology, finance, business, or related field, or equivalent experience required
Project governance certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent) required
Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
Experience coordinating cross-functional delivery efforts in Agile environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in fast-paced environments
Comfortable operating in ambiguous or evolving operational environments
Strong proficiency with modern AI productivity tooling and AI-assisted workflows
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must successfully pass a background investigation and achieve Public Trust security clearance
Must be located near Horsham, PA for a hybrid onsite schedule

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive bonus
Country specific benefits
Accommodation or adjustment support for applicants with disabilities or other needs