We are seeking an experienced and strategic Vice President of Program Management to lead cross-functional initiatives that drive organizational priorities, operational excellence, and business transformation. This executive leader will oversee enterprise-level programs and portfolios, ensuring alignment between business objectives, stakeholder expectations, delivery execution, financial performance, and long-term strategic goals.
The ideal candidate brings a combination of executive leadership, organizational influence, and program delivery expertise. This role requires the ability to operate effectively across business, technology, finance, and public-sector ecosystems while building strong relationships with executive leadership, clients, partners, and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee enterprise-wide programs, portfolios, and strategic initiatives from planning through execution and delivery.
- Establish and drive program management standards, governance frameworks, operational processes, and performance metrics across the organization.
- Partner with executive leadership to align programs with corporate strategy, business priorities, customer commitments, and operational objectives.
- Direct cross-functional teams spanning operations, technology, finance, product, compliance, and client-facing organizations.
- Ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope, within budget, and in alignment with quality and regulatory expectations.
- Identify organizational risks, dependencies, resource constraints, and operational challenges while developing mitigation strategies.
- Drive organizational transformation initiatives, process optimization efforts, and continuous improvement programs.
- Manage prioritization, resource allocation, budgeting, forecasting, and executive reporting.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership, customers, vendors, partners, and government entities when applicable.
- Develop and mentor high-performing program management leaders and teams.
- Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.
- Support contract, compliance, audit, security, and regulatory initiatives as required within industry-specific environments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in program management, portfolio management, operations, business transformation, or related executive leadership roles.
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence stakeholders across all organizational levels.
- Experience managing enterprise programs involving technology, operations, finance, compliance, and organizational change.
- Strong understanding of governance models, risk management, budgeting, operational planning, and strategic execution.
- Proven ability to lead within highly regulated, matrixed, or rapidly evolving environments.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Experience with Agile, Waterfall, hybrid delivery models, or enterprise PMO environments preferred.
- PMP, PgMP, Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, or related certifications are a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive executive compensation package including base salary, performance incentives, comprehensive benefits, retirement programs, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Company Description
company focused on growth, innovation, and customer focus