Strategic Program Lead, Cross-Functional Execution

Fannie Mae; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 109,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Fannie Mae in the United States is seeking a Senior Associate, Strategic Program Management who will help plan, execute, and deliver enterprise strategic initiatives across Finance, Marketing, Product, and Operations.

The role emphasizes analytical problem-solving, governance, and data-driven insights to inform leadership decisions, with opportunities to influence cross-functional teams and develop executive-ready recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, strategic program management, or business operations.
• Experience supporting cross-functional strategic initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex information into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience preparing executive presentations, status updates, and strategic communications.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution, and coordination of cross-functional strategic initiatives aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Partner with leaders to translate strategic objectives into actionable program plans, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
• Coordinate activities across multiple workstreams, proactively managing dependencies, timelines, risks, and competing priorities.
• Monitor program progress, identify risks and issues, and recommend mitigation strategies to maintain successful delivery.
• Prepare executive-ready status updates, presentations, decision materials, and communications for program leadership and governance forums.
• Support program governance by maintaining action logs, decision trackers, and performance reporting.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Program Management

Business Analysis

Executive Communication

Stakeholder Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Structured Problem Solving

Risk & Issue Management

Change Management

Organizational Agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Job description

Fannie Mae in the United States is seeking a Senior Associate, Strategic Program Management who will help plan, execute, and deliver enterprise strategic initiatives across Finance, Marketing, Product, and Operations.

The role emphasizes analytical problem-solving, governance, and data-driven insights to inform leadership decisions, with opportunities to influence cross-functional teams and develop executive-ready recommendations.