Senior Program Manager
Swooped · United States · 1 mo ago
RemoteRemoteManagementFull-time
About the role
The Senior Manager, Managed Programs leads cross-functional programs and manages a team of program and project managers to deliver business-critical initiatives. This full-time role, based in the United States, drives alignment across teams, ensures execution against strategic priorities, and scales program delivery practices through operational excellence and leadership.
Responsibilities
- Manage the planning and delivery of high-impact programs spanning multiple teams or departments.
- Lead a team of program and project managers, overseeing career growth, execution quality, and professional development.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders to define program goals, timelines, success metrics, and dependencies.
- Ensure consistency in program execution by implementing and reinforcing standardized tools and processes.
- Track and report on program performance, resource usage, risks, and milestones.
- Identify opportunities for operational improvements across the program portfolio.
- Serve as an escalation point for program-level issues and cross-functional blockers.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in program or project management.
- 3+ years of experience in people management or leading large-scale initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs in fast-paced environments.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in program management tools such as Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, or MS Project.
Preferred Skills
- PMP, Agile, or equivalent certifications.
- Experience in SaaS, technology, or enterprise project delivery.
Pay
Competitive compensation and equity in the form of stock options.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off.
- Parental leave.
- Professional development opportunities.