Strategic Program Leader for Enterprise Transformation

IBM; Armonk (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Finance & Operations seeks a Strategic Program Manager to steward critical investments and drive transformational change across programs. You will lead cross-functional teams, partner with Product Management, and ensure governance, planning, and delivery meet strategic goals.

You will shape program strategy, standardize processes, manage risks and dependencies, and communicate with executives. The role requires ten+ years of PM experience, strong budgeting, and ability to influence in a

Qualifications

• Ten+ years in project/program management with large-scale initiatives.
• Strong governance, budgeting, and resource planning experience.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and executive communication.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide program leadership and governance across multiple initiatives.
• Define strategy, standards, and processes for delivery.
• Identify efficiencies and drive long-term success.
• Coordinate stakeholders and manage risks and interdependencies.
• Support product managers with decision-making and escalation.
• Develop KPIs and report outcomes to executives.

Skills

Program management

Governance

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery

Executive communication

Budgeting

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PM Certification (PMP) a plus

Tools

SFDC (Salesforce)

MS Project

Job description

IBM Finance & Operations seeks a Strategic Program Manager to steward critical investments and drive transformational change across programs. You will lead cross-functional teams, partner with Product Management, and ensure governance, planning, and delivery meet strategic goals.

You will shape program strategy, standardize processes, manage risks and dependencies, and communicate with executives. The role requires ten+ years of PM experience, strong budgeting, and ability to influence in a