Senior Enterprise Program Manager - AI-Driven Tech Delivery

Cox Enterprises, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead complex IT and Operations programs, coordinating cross-functional teams in a matrixed, Agile environment to meet business goals. You will plan, monitor, and guide multiple initiatives with emphasis on risk management, governance, and stakeholder alignment.

The role requires strong facilitation, budgeting, and vendor management skills, with collaboration across IT Owners and Service Area Leaders to drive measurable business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; multiple combinations allowed (master's with less exp, PhD with less exp, or extensive experience without a degree).
• 3+ years' experience managing Technology/Security/Operations projects.
• PMP certification required or in progress.
• 2+ years' experience leading or supporting SAFe Agile teams.
• Experience with Smartsheet preferred.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, complex technology projects or programs.
• Effective in a highly matrixed environment.
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex enterprise programs with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.
• Coordinate across Enterprise Technology, Product, and Business functions to align scope and dependencies.
• Drive AI adoption and connect human/AI value.
• Support all phases of the program lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Produce management deliverables compliant with methodology requirements.
• Communicate objectives clearly and motivate teams.
• Decompose work into packages and manage execution approach.
• Manage program budgets, estimates, and funding tracking.
• Identify risks, contingencies, and triggering actions.
• Provide progress tracking on plan, cost, and schedule; manage changes.
• Manage stakeholder relationships within IT and with business stakeholders.
• Proactively manage baselined scope, schedule, and cost; escalate impacts.
• Identify bottlenecks and dependencies to ensure outcomes.
• Oversee vendor relations and procurement activities as needed.
• Foster collaboration and commitment across priority-driven teams.
• Provide input to refine PM methodology and alignment.

Skills

Strong facilitation

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Program management

SAFe/Agile experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical, business, or management

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

Cox Automotive is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead complex IT and Operations programs, coordinating cross-functional teams in a matrixed, Agile environment to meet business goals. You will plan, monitor, and guide multiple initiatives with emphasis on risk management, governance, and stakeholder alignment.

The role requires strong facilitation, budgeting, and vendor management skills, with collaboration across IT Owners and Service Area Leaders to drive measurable business outcomes.