Build and scale the enterprise PMO.
Establish the operating model, core rituals, and tooling to manage Sprout’s top six cross-functional company priorities.
Create clear, lightweight visibility into progress, risks, dependencies, and decisions needed without unnecessary bureaucracy.
Design measurement and reporting systems that provide genuine insight into initiative health and execution effectiveness.
Use data to inform prioritization and resource allocation by analyzing effort versus impact, velocity, and cross-initiative dependencies.
Partner closely with initiative owners to surface trade-offs, remove blockers, and accelerate decision making.
Codify how Sprout executes major initiatives, iterating on what works and evolving the model as the business scales.
Own end-to-end program management for six high-stakes, cross-functional initiatives.
Translate executive vision into executable plans with clear ownership, milestones, and success metrics.
Track leading and lagging indicators to identify early warning signs and course correct before issues escalate.
Provide portfolio-level oversight by identifying patterns across initiatives, distinguishing systemic issues from one-off challenges, and advising on sequencing, integration, and resourcing.
Anticipate dependencies and conflicts across initiatives and run effective operating rhythms to maintain momentum.
Distill complex, multi-threaded work into clear updates, decisions needed, and next actions for senior leaders.
Partner with the CPO and executive leadership team on annual and long-range strategic planning.
Connect company strategy to day-to-day execution, ensuring leaders and teams have a clear line of sight to priorities and outcomes.
Identify organizational friction points and capability gaps that slow execution, and design interventions that improve velocity.
Develop frameworks and tools that strengthen decision making and execution effectiveness across the organization.
Evolve from managing the initiative portfolio to helping shape it by making recommendations based on capacity, dependencies, and strategic value.
Hire, coach, and develop one direct report to support program management execution.

Requirements

12+ years of experience in strategy, operations, program management, or management consulting, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional, high-stakes initiatives from strategy through execution.
Deep experience building programs, operating rhythms, and execution frameworks in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including designing measurement frameworks and translating insights into action.
Exceptional communication skills and executive presence, with the ability to partner credibly with C-suite leaders.
Preferred qualifications:
Experience in high-growth technology or SaaS environments.
PMO or program management certification (PMP, PgMP).
MBA or relevant graduate degree.
Experience in organizational design, change management, or organizational effectiveness.
Background in management consulting, internal strategy, or enterprise PMO roles.
Experience supporting executive or board-level strategic planning.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Premium BCBSIL medical, dental (high/low plans), and vision (Eyemed) insurance for you and your eligible dependents.
Premium Mental Health Support: Full, free access to Modern Health for you and your dependents, including coaching, therapy sessions, and digital wellness resources.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a 50% company match on your first 6% of contributions (a 3% total match).
Financial Security: 100% employer-paid Life and Disability insurance for your peace of mind.
Flexible Paid Time Off: A flexible PTO policy, supplemented with additional company-wide Rest & Recharge days throughout the year.
Paid Parental Leave: Up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents to support you in expanding your family.
Annual Lifestyle Stipend: A $1,000 USD annual Lifestyle Spending Account to spend on your physical, mental, and financial well-being.
Work From Home Support: A one-time $550 USD stipend to set up your home office, plus a monthly $50 USD stipend for internet.
Giving Back: 16 hours of paid volunteer time annually, plus a $100 annual match for your charitable donations.
Additional Financial Perks: Access to pre-tax commuter benefits, subsidized child/eldercare (Care.com), discounted pet insurance (Figo), and no-cost personalized financial wellness support through Your Money Line.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

program managementstrategy developmentoperating model designmeasurement frameworksdata analysisresource allocationinitiative executionrisk managementportfolio oversightorganizational design

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillsexecutive presenceleadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingdecision makingcoachingadaptabilitystrategic thinking

Certifications

PMPPgMPMBA