Senior Program Manager: Strategic Initiatives

Aquent; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & vision plans

Dental plans

Paid sick leave

Retirement plan with match

Online training (Aquent Gymnasium)

Job summary

Aquent, a premier partner in connecting top talent with leading global technology companies, invites you to seize an extraordinary opportunity to lead pivotal programs. As a Program Manager, you will steer high-impact initiatives, align senior stakeholders, and drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver business, operational, and technical enhancements.

This role requires strategic vision, change management leadership, and a track record of delivering complex programs across diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in portfolio management and leading multi-team programs.
• Strong skills in stakeholder management and executive communication.
• Experience guiding change management and governance of complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Define and own program charters across teams with scope, timelines, and risks.
• Turn ambiguous goals into clear objectives and milestones.
• Create phased project plans with risks and dependencies.
• Set program metrics and dashboards for continuous improvement.
• Craft communication plans for executives and partners.
• Develop change management rollout plans and resolve misalignments.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and manage escalations.
• Gather data for governance and maintain trackers and reports.
• Execute tasks while focusing on inclusion and brand trust.
• Implement automated processes to boost velocity and monitoring.
• Lead effective stakeholder meetings and track progress.

Skills

Portfolio management

Team management

Continuous improvement

Change management

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Program governance

Technical judgment

User empathy

Job description

Aquent, a premier partner in connecting top talent with leading global technology companies, invites you to seize an extraordinary opportunity to lead pivotal programs. As a Program Manager, you will steer high-impact initiatives, align senior stakeholders, and drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver business, operational, and technical enhancements.

This role requires strategic vision, change management leadership, and a track record of delivering complex programs across diverse teams.