Senior Program Manager - Strategy, Change & Delivery

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

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a Senior Program Manager to guide large-scale programs that shape the organization’s strategic direction in the United States. You will oversee planning, execution, and control, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder value while applying robust change management practices.

Lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, and mentor junior PMs, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement to deliver tangible outcomes at scale.

Qualifications

• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Strong understanding of change management principles.
• High degree of emotional intelligence.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent time management.
• Solid business and financial acumen.
• Proficiency in budget management.
• Experience in vendor management.
• Deep knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program planning, execution, and control, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and stakeholder value delivery.
• Evaluate organizational vision and objectives to ensure program deliverables support the company's strategic direction.
• Lead successful program implementation by leveraging organizational change management methodologies.
• Utilize standard tools and platforms to maintain accurate program information and documentation.
• Adapt communication strategies to effectively convey messages based on content and intended outcomes.
• Actively engage in resolving complex conflicts within programs, promoting a productive work environment.
• Mitigate risks and address issues through extensive knowledge and collaboration with experts.
• Set clear and realistic expectations with stakeholders, balancing program scope and goals with organizational constraints.
• Manage vendors and program budgets to ensure timely and within-budget delivery.
• Navigate complex stakeholder dynamics to achieve strategic alignment and successful outcomes.
• Foster stakeholder ownership and collaboration by actively involving them in program activities.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and curiosity to align program work with strategic priorities, adopting a forward-thinking approach.
• Continuously assess organizational needs, recommending existing tools and methodologies, and exploring integrated solutions to streamline processes, enhance data management, and automate tasks.
• Mentor and develop junior project and program managers, encouraging the application of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Change management

Problem solving

Project management

Time management

Business acumen

Budget management

Vendor management

Emotional intelligence

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Aquent is seeking a Senior Program Manager to guide large-scale programs that shape the organization’s strategic direction in the United States. You will oversee planning, execution, and control, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder value while applying robust change management practices.

Lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, and mentor junior PMs, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement to deliver tangible outcomes at scale.