Senior Program Manager

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The Voleon Group

💵 $160k-$200k
📍Remote - United States

Summary

Join The Voleon Group as a Senior Program Manager and play a key role in leading and scaling the Research and Engineering departments. Partner with senior executives and high-performing teams to drive strategic initiatives, manage complex projects, and foster a culture of excellence. This leadership position requires strategic oversight, advanced program management, business intelligence, and cross-functional team development. You will ensure the timely delivery of high-priority objectives, impacting the organization's effectiveness and scalability. The role involves mentoring a team, establishing performance tracking systems, and acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders. This is a unique opportunity to significantly contribute to organizational excellence.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 8-10 years of program or project management experience, with at least 3 years in a management role focused on strategy operations or technical program management
  • Proven track record of managing and delivering complex, cross-functional programs and initiatives within fast-paced, high-tech environments
  • Strong business acumen, with the ability to link strategic objectives to operational outcomes and drive organizational growth
  • Excellent collaboration, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and partner effectively with senior leadership, technical teams, and stakeholders across the organization
  • Adept at identifying risks and roadblocks early, analyzing potential solutions, and developing strategies for overcoming challenges in a dynamic and evolving environment
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, handle competing priorities, and execute with precision
  • Strategic mindset with a passion for driving organizational excellence, improving operational processes, and delivering results
  • Exceptional analytical skills and experience using data to inform decision-making and guide organizational improvements
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and other team collaboration software; advanced Excel skills required
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Business, Engineering, or related disciplines)

Responsibilities

  • Partner with senior leadership to define and prioritize strategic goals, roadmaps, and operational initiatives for the Research and Engineering departments
  • Lead and oversee large-scale, complex, and cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and successful outcomes. Manage scope, resources, budgets, risks, and timelines with a focus on execution excellence
  • Drive continuous improvement in strategic initiative execution by monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), providing detailed insights, and presenting regular updates to executive leadership
  • Own and lead the development of strategic frameworks, methodologies, and processes to enhance the organization’s ability to implement initiatives effectively and efficiently
  • Mentor and coach a growing team of PMO staff, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment
  • Establish and manage systems for tracking and reporting on business performance metrics, using data to drive decisions and optimize resource allocation
  • Act as the trusted advisor for senior leaders and teams, helping them navigate complex challenges and make data-driven decisions to meet both short-term and long-term objectives
  • Lead the change management process across the department, ensuring smooth execution of new strategic initiatives and delivering value to the organization
  • Shape the organization's culture of continuous improvement, focusing on operational efficiency, team performance, and leadership development

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and implementing strategic planning processes at the division level
  • Experience with business intelligence best practices and tools
  • Relevant certifications, e.g., Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP)
  • Expertise in Agile methodologies, with Scrum or Kanban certifications preferred; experience as a Scrum Master is a plus

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • 20 days of paid time off
  • 9 sick days
  • A 401(k) plan with a company match

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