Senior Program Manager

SBS Creatix; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SBS Creatix is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large, complex initiatives end to end from scope to delivery. You will orchestrate cross‑functional teams, manage budgets, and guide change management across customer-facing and internal initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of PM experience in mega projects, strong MS Project/Primavera skills, and a servant leadership mindset to remove blockers and drive value. Hybrid onsite 2-3 days per week in St. Louis area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of PM and program management experience leading large, complex projects.
• Expert-level project management skills using MS Project, Primavera, or similar tools.
• Deep knowledge of change management strategy and principles.
• Strong grasp of project planning fundamentals, including timing and cost.
• Strategic vendor management experience, including RFP review and vendor selection.
• Servant leadership approach to remove barriers and enable high-value work.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage scope, schedule, and budget for large/complex projects.
• Build project plans and allocate resources based on risk and complexity.
• Lead RFP review, vendor evaluation, and vendor selection.
• Guide demand planning processes and cross-group project work.
• Manage project budgets and invoice approvals for complex projects.
• Run project execution using traditional and/or Agile methods.
• Perform risk analysis and mitigation planning.
• Support PMO processes, tools, and automation.
• Remove blockers to keep the team productive.
• Prepare stakeholders for delivery and communicate business value.
• Run status meetings with Digital PMs, Supervisors, and Directors.
• Lead change management strategy for customers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

MS Project

Primavera

Change management

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Must reside in St. Louis, MO or immediate surrounding area

Hybrid- onsite 2-3 days per week.

Description

Summary

This role manages large, complex projects end to end — defining scope and schedule independently, keeping delivery on time and on budget, and leading through ambiguity. Strong fit for someone who's led "mega projects" and can flex between hands‑on execution and coaching a team through roadblocks.

Responsibilities

Define and manage scope, schedule, and budget for large/complex projects, including higher-risk "mega projects". Build project plans and secure internal/external resources based on risk and complexity. Help prioritize cross-discipline or cross-group project work. Lead RFP review, vendor contract evaluation, and vendor selection. Partner with the Demand Planning group and guide others through the demand planning process. Manage and review project budgets, including invoice approval for complex projects. Run project execution using traditional and/or Agile methods, coordinating meetings, tracking budget, following up on action items, and managing scope creep. Perform risk analysis and build mitigation plans proactively. Support development of PMO processes, tools, and automation. Remove blockers (cultural, administrative, logistical) so the team can stay focused and productive. Manage change control as issues arise. Prepare stakeholders for delivery and communicate how larger projects drive business value. Run recurring status meetings with Digital PMs, Supervisors, and Directors. Build and lead change management strategy, both customer-facing and internal, to keep stakeholders engaged. Coach team members and peers on change management roles and responsibilities.

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree required
• 10+ years of PM and program management experience leading large, complex projects from initiation through delivery, including higher-risk "mega projects" (HR project experience preferred)
• Expert-level project management skills using MS Project, Primavera, or similar tools to manage schedules, budgets, and cross-team dependencies
• Deep knowledge of change management strategy and principles, including leading both customer-facing and internal change initiatives
• Strong grasp of project planning fundamentals, including timing, cost, and the impact of budget or schedule overruns
• Strategic vendor management experience, including RFP review, contract evaluation, and vendor selection
• Servant leadership approach, proactively identifying and removing barriers so the team can stay focused on high-value work

Nice to Haves

• PMP certification (not required)
• 2+ years at a large organization or Fortune 400 company