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Senior Director – Strategic Operations, Program Management

Program ManagerProgram ManagerFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 2010H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

12 days ago

Salary

$216K - $297K / year

Bachelor Degree12 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglishPMP

Job Description

• 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.

Job 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.

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