Senior Program Manager

Windval Technology Solutions LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation policy

401(k) with employer match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work-from-home policy

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in the United States is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead AI strategy and program initiatives. The role requires extensive experience in technical project management and a background in infrastructure and application technologies. Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills to manage cross-organizational engagement. This position offers a competitive salary, bonus, and various benefits including an unlimited vacation policy and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technical project management experience in large enterprise organizations.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex engagements.
• Experience with agile or hybrid delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Client AI Strategy.
• Develop scalable AI models and systems using Microsoft tools.
• Manage cross-organizational program delivery and alignment.
• Own low-code toolsets deployment and rollout.
• Create roadmaps and manage integrated program plans.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to align scope and resources.
• Deliver program objectives on time and within scope.
• Report program status to executives with clear governance.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Project Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Collaboration Skills

Organizational Skills

Relationship Management

Self-starter

Knowledge of Technology Trends

Education

PMP/CSM Certification

10+ years of project management experience

Tools

Microsoft Agent365

PowerPoint

M365 Admin Center

Power Platform

Power Automate

GitHub

Purview

Python scripting

Job description

Windval is a modern advisory consulting firm with expertise spanning infrastructure, application, and platform technologies. Our team of specialists deliver advisory services and technology consulting that enable enterprise IT organizations to optimize heritage investment, integrate and operationalize modern technologies, and deliver new service capabilities that transform their business.

We value the expertise and experience of our team and encourage sharing of knowledge, opinions, and recommendations. Collaboration and communication are paramount in our work, and we strive to deliver fresh insights and effective solutions for our clients. Windval is a team of life‑long learners who maintain a passion for resolving complex problems for our clients.

Position Overview

The ideal Senior Program Manager candidate possesses depth of technical knowledge that serves as the foundation for leading client initiatives and delivering program engagement responsibilities.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with all direct and indirect stakeholders
• Advocate for client service excellence
• Design and own task board for all direct and indirect related workstreams
• Develop program charter with defined program requirements and objectives
• Establish program governance and communication plans
• Develop project plan(s) and master integrated program plan
• Manage cross‑organizational alignment and collaboration
• Successfully deliver project workstream and program objectives

Key Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and leadership to Client AI Strategy
• Develop and maintain scalable AI models and systems using Microsoft Suite of AI tools, industry leading tools as well as Client Created in‑house tools
• Execute AI point solutions (specific use cases) for Client
• Ownership and execution of low‑code toolsets (i.e. CoPilot Studio, Agent Builder, Appian, Agentforce, etc.)
• Creation of Roadmaps and ownership of AI Agent (Low Code /Pro Code) deployment / rollout
• Development of in‑house AI models, systems, and applications
• Provide overall program leadership and management oversight for strategic client initiatives, ensuring alignment to objectives, scope, and outcomes
• Own integrated program planning and execution across multiple workstreams, including development and management of master plans, schedules, milestones, and dependencies using agile, or hybrid methodologies
• Partner with internal teams and client stakeholders to define scope, roles, responsibilities, and resource alignment, and to drive coordinated delivery across organizations and leadership levels
• Guide and coordinate key solutions and design decisions, ensuring technical and delivery alignment across all teams
• Provide clear, concise program status reporting and governance, including leadership readouts, decision tracking, and executive‑level communication
• Lead program delivery operations, including development of program runbooks, lifecycle processes, and vendor coordination as needed
• Mentor and guide teams through program execution, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous alignment across related and dependent programs

Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)/ Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification preferred
• 10+ years of technical project management experience with a focus in large enterprise (F500) orgs
• Background in infrastructure, application, platform technology, and/or technology management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent collaboration and skilled at leading teams through complex engagements
• Organized and methodical; strong prioritization and multi‑tasking skills
• Operates with a propensity for thoughtful action and high output
• Experienced in building relationships with IT executives and decision‑makers
• Self‑starter and self‑directed ability within a fast‑paced working environment
• Maintains a broad knowledge and understanding of the current and anticipated future of the technology industry including trends, technologies, products, services, and standards

Must Have Experience

• Microsoft Agent365 – Familiarity with current understanding of what will be released
• Process Mapping Capability (in PowerPoint)
• Training Experience
• M365 Admin Center
• Power Platform
• Power Automate
• Training Experience

Familiarity with the following is highly desirable

• Security Baselines
• Terraform Enterprise and Blueprint Creation
• GitHub
• Purview
• Security Baselines
• Terraform Enterprise and Blueprint Creation
• GitHub
• Purview
• Experience in deployment of code (Python Scripting nice to have)
• Familiarity with starting a Community of Practice or Center of Excellence (CoE)
• Data Governance models like DLP (Data Loss Prevention)/ DSPM (Data Security Posture Management and RAI (Responsible AI) are highly desired

Windval provides a strong salary + bonus (individual performance and company performance) + benefits compensation package commensurate with the Senior Program Manager’s professional experience.

Windval is proud to invest in our people and provide benefits that include: unlimited vacation policy and paid holidays, 401(k) with employer match, health / dental / vision insurance, and flexible work‑from‑home policy.

Windval is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe great organizations are born from a safe environment where authenticity and creativity are encouraged and promoted. We conduct our business with integrity and require that our clients, partners, and employees be treated with respect.