Strategic Portfolio Program Manager

Specialized; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Specialized is seeking a Program Manager to connect strategy to execution across COO-led functions. You will translate priorities into structured programs, own cross-functional governance, and deliver executive-ready updates, dashboards, and ROI insights.

The role oversees a portfolio of strategic initiatives, requiring strong communication, stakeholder influence without direct authority, and the discipline to drive results across departments in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Active PMP certification required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of program and/or project management experience.
• Experience developing and presenting materials to executive/C-Suite audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to develop executive-ready materials from raw data.
• Experience with project or portfolio management tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Asana, Monday.com, or similar platforms.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive results across departments without formal authority.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Must be willing to participate in the Company's pre-employment screening process and continuously meet all applicable state, county, and municipal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Translate COO and functional leadership priorities into structured program charters and OKR/KPI frameworks.
• Maintain a portfolio view of COO-sponsored initiatives with ownership, milestones and metrics.
• Identify gaps between departmental priorities and broader strategy and raise concerns early.
• Lead program governance activities and RAID logs.
• Track cross-functional dependencies across multiple business functions.
• Identify risks and bottlenecks and partner with stakeholders to drive resolution.
• Drive accountability with clear expectations and follow-up.
• Develop executive-status dashboards and reports for senior leadership.
• Support change management and cross-functional collaboration initiatives.

Skills

PMP certification

Executive communication

Stakeholder influence

Project/Program management

PowerPoint & Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategy→execution translation

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Asana

Monday.com

Job description

Specialized is seeking a Program Manager to connect strategy to execution across COO-led functions. You will translate priorities into structured programs, own cross-functional governance, and deliver executive-ready updates, dashboards, and ROI insights.

The role oversees a portfolio of strategic initiatives, requiring strong communication, stakeholder influence without direct authority, and the discipline to drive results across departments in a fast-paced environment.