Strategic Program Leader — Hybrid, Cross‑Functional Impact

Apex Systems; Merrifield (VA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401K with company match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Professional development

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Strategic Program Manager to lead a portfolio of large, cross-functional programs from ideation to realization. You will partner with senior leaders to translate strategy into coordinated roadmaps, governance forums, and measurable outcomes while driving change across the organization.

The role requires expert program management, stakeholder alignment, and strong communication skills to deliver on strategic objectives in a hybrid Vienna, VA environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading multiple strategic programs in cross-functional environments.
• Proven ability translating strategy into executable roadmaps and governance structures.
• Expert program management across scope, schedule, resources, and budget.
• Experience partnering with senior leadership to drive alignment across units.
• Experience establishing program governance and executive reporting.
• Experience leading business transformation and organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of large, complex programs and initiatives.
• Translate business strategy into integrated roadmaps and implementation plans.
• Establish program governance including charters, roles, and decision forums.
• Partner with senior leaders to define objectives, scope, and success metrics.
• Drive alignment across business units through planning sessions and prioritization.
• Manage programs from intake through execution to benefits realization.
• Coordinate work plans, schedules, resources, and budgets.
• Provide executive updates and risk mitigation recommendations.

Skills

Strategic planning

Program management

Stakeholder alignment

Change management

Risk management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Job description

Everforth Apex is seeking a Strategic Program Manager to lead a portfolio of large, cross-functional programs from ideation to realization. You will partner with senior leaders to translate strategy into coordinated roadmaps, governance forums, and measurable outcomes while driving change across the organization.

The role requires expert program management, stakeholder alignment, and strong communication skills to deliver on strategic objectives in a hybrid Vienna, VA environment.