Global Programs Lead - Business Operations

Relativity; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity is seeking an experienced Program Manager to join our Global Business Operations team. You will lead enterprise-wide initiatives, shaping strategy, translating it into plans, and aligning multiple workstreams across IT, Finance, Legal, and other business units.

You’ll influence executives through clear communication and structured governance, delivering outcomes in a fast-paced environment. With 7+ years of program leadership, you’ll manage dependencies, build integrated roadmaps, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional programs or strategic initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead without authority and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong executive presence with credible communication at senior/executive level.
• Proven success owning enterprise-level programs from strategy through execution.
• Experience with IT, enterprise systems, or financial systems programs.
• Ability to operate autonomously and bring structure to ambiguity.
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic programs from shaping and scoping through execution and measurable outcomes.
• Define program strategy, success measures, and priorities with executive sponsors and senior leaders.
• Act as connective tissue across teams, surfacing dependencies and resolving conflicts.
• Lead cross-functional teams without direct authority and hold partners accountable.
• Partner with GBO teammates and serve as a trusted partner to other business units.
• Build integrated roadmaps aligning scope, timelines, dependencies, budgets and resources.
• Identify risks early and drive decisions to resolution across priorities.
• Run governance with steering committees, decision logs, and escalation paths.
• Communicate with executive presence, delivering concise, decision-oriented updates.
• Bring structure to ambiguity and improve program delivery across GBO.
• Ad hoc responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Executive presence

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Governance

Change management

Education

PMP or equivalent certification

Tools

Jira

Asana

Salesforce

Excel

Job description

Relativity is seeking an experienced Program Manager to join our Global Business Operations team. You will lead enterprise-wide initiatives, shaping strategy, translating it into plans, and aligning multiple workstreams across IT, Finance, Legal, and other business units.

You’ll influence executives through clear communication and structured governance, delivering outcomes in a fast-paced environment. With 7+ years of program leadership, you’ll manage dependencies, build integrated roadmaps, and