Senior Program Lead — Cross-Functional Delivery & Growth

Tekion; Cumberland Township (Adams County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical coverage

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Job summary

Tekion is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs and manage a team of program and project managers. You will drive execution across multiple teams, define goals with stakeholders, and implement standardized processes to improve efficiency in a fast-paced SaaS environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, accountability, and the ability to navigate complex program portfolios while delivering measurable outcomes and supporting business growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in program or project management.
• 3+ years of experience in people management or leading large-scale initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree; PMP, Agile, or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs in fast-paced environments.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in program management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, MS Project).
• Experience in SaaS, tech, or enterprise project delivery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages the planning and delivery of high-impact programs that span multiple teams or departments.
• Leads a team of program/project managers, overseeing their development, execution quality, and career growth.
• Collaborates with senior stakeholders to define program goals, timelines, success metrics, and dependencies.
• Ensures consistency in program execution by implementing and reinforcing standardized tools and processes.
• Tracks and reports on program performance, resource usage, risks, and milestones.
• Identifies opportunities for operational improvements across the program portfolio.
• Acts as an escalation point for program-level issues and cross-functional blockers.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Analytical skills

Jira

Asana

Smartsheet

MS Project

SaaS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Asana

Smartsheet

MS Project

Job description

Tekion is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead cross-functional programs and manage a team of program and project managers. You will drive execution across multiple teams, define goals with stakeholders, and implement standardized processes to improve efficiency in a fast-paced SaaS environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, accountability, and the ability to navigate complex program portfolios while delivering measurable outcomes and supporting business growth.