Sr. Program Manager, PMO

Ladders; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness

Flexible work environment

Professional development

Strategic collaboration with senior领导

Cross-functional teamwork culture

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Sr. Program Manager, PMO to lead strategic, cross-functional programs from inception through delivery, with a strong emphasis on planning discipline, accountability, and executive visibility. The Sr.

Program Manager, PMO will partner closely with product, engineering, and leadership teams to improve execution across a global organization. This role strengthens PMO practices, drives consistency, and turns complex workstreams into clear business outcomes while aligning with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CS, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years in program or project management with 4+ years in a senior software/SaaS role.
• Proven track record running complex cross-functional programs globally.
• Strong facilitation across teams and time zones; PMO improvement experience.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum; data-driven leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own strategic programs from inception to delivery with clear goals and status.
• Translate complex activities into decision-ready leadership reports.
• Rigorous deadline tracking and item ownership to ensure accountability.
• Identify dependencies and risks early and manage them proactively.
• Design planning processes to boost speed and consistency across teams.
• Define KPIs to monitor engineering effectiveness and delivery health.
• Lead retrospectives that drive actionable insights, not just documentation.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Executive reporting

Agile methodologies

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Aha!

Jira

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Sr. Program Manager, PMO to join the team of a leader in the Consumer Technology space. This role will lead strategic, cross-functional programs from inception through delivery, with a strong emphasis on planning discipline, accountability, and executive visibility. The Sr. Program Manager, PMO will partner closely with product, engineering, and leadership teams to improve execution across a global organization. This position is well suited for someone who can strengthen PMO practices, drive consistency, and turn complex workstreams into clear business outcomes.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $120,000 – $145,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own strategic programs from inception to delivery, ensuring clear goals and status
• Translate complex activities into decision-ready reports for leadership
• Track deadlines and action items rigorously, ensuring accountability
• Identify dependencies and risks early, making sure they are managed
• Design and implement planning processes to enhance organizational speed and consistency
• Define KPIs for monitoring engineering effectiveness and delivery health
• Facilitate retrospectives that lead to actionable insights rather than mere documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years in program or project management, with 4+ years in a senior role in software/SaaS
• Proven success running complex, cross-functional programs in a global organization
• Strong facilitation skills across teams and time zones
• Experience improving PMO practices within product or engineering organizations
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and working with versions of Scrum
• Proficient in enterprise planning tools like Aha! and Jira, with a solid grasp of data-driven reporting

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs
• Flexible work environment
• Opportunities for continuous professional development
• Collaboration with senior leadership on strategic initiatives
• Supportive culture fostering cross-functional teamwork

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.