Strategic Program Manager

A financial services organization in Virginia is seeking a Strategic Program Manager to join their team in Vienna.

About the Opportunity:

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  Schedule: Monday to Friday

  
  


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  Hours: Standard business

  
  


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  Setting: Hybrid (at least 3 days a week onsite)

  
  

Responsibilities:

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  Lead multiple complex business programs, initiatives, and projects supporting strategic priorities and measurable outcomes

  
  


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  Translate business strategy and leadership direction into integrated roadmaps, workstreams, milestones, deliverables, and implementation plans

  
  


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  Establish and maintain program governance, including charters, status reporting, escalation paths, and change control

  
  


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  Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to define objectives, scope, success measures, KPIs, and desired outcomes

  
  


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  Manage programs through planning, execution, implementation, transition, adoption, and benefits realization while tracking risks, dependencies, and performance

  
  


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  Perform other duties, as needed

  
  

Qualifications:

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  2+ years of extensive experience leading multiple strategic business programs, initiatives, and projects in complex, cross-functional environments

  
  


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  Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Strategy, Operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience

  
  
  
  


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  Significant experience translating business strategy into executable roadmaps, integrated plans, governance structures, and measurable outcomes

  
  


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  Expert program and project management skills, including scope, schedule, milestones, resources, budgets, dependencies, risks, issues, and change control

  
  


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  Experience partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to influence decisions and drive alignment without direct authority

  
  


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  Experience establishing program governance, executive reporting, decision-making processes, and stakeholder accountability

  
  


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  Demonstrated experience leading business transformation, operational improvement, organizational change, business readiness, and adoption initiatives

  
  


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  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative information and develop actionable recommendations

  
  


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  Experience defining KPIs, monitoring performance, assessing program effectiveness, and tracking outcomes and benefits realization

  
  


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  Strong facilitation, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills

  
  


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  Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex business topics to executive-level audiences

  
  

Desired Skills:

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  Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), or equivalent certification

  
  
  
  


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  Change Management certification or demonstrated experience applying structured Change Management practices

  
  
  
  


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  Experience with Strategic Planning, Portfolio Management, Business Transformation, Operating Model Design, or Enterprise-wide Initiatives

  
  


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  Experience within Financial Services or Banking

  
  


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  Knowledge of an organization's functions, operations, and strategic objectives