Strategic Program Leader (Remote)

Bill Alexander Ford Lincoln; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible work options

Contract extension potential

Job summary

Bill Alexander Ford Lincoln is seeking a skilled Program Manager to lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of multiple initiatives. You will develop comprehensive program plans with timelines, budgets, and resource needs, while coordinating cross-functional teams across operations, technology, product, marketing, and finance.

You will monitor progress, manage risks and dependencies, and deliver clear updates to executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Operations, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in program management, project management, operations, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
• Excellent organizational, planning, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication with executives and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with PM tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, Monday.com, or similar platforms.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, resources, risks, and program dependencies.
• PM certifications such as PMP/PgMP/ Scrum Master are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of multiple projects and programs from initiation through completion.
• Develop program plans, timelines, milestones, budgets, resource requirements, and performance objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across operations, technology, product, marketing, finance, and other business functions.
• Establish program priorities and ensure projects remain aligned with organizational strategy and business requirements.
• Monitor program progress, identify risks and dependencies, and develop mitigation strategies to keep initiatives on track.
• Manage project schedules, deliverables, resources, and competing priorities while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Facilitate program meetings, stakeholder reviews, status updates, and executive presentations.
• Prepare regular reports and dashboards outlining program performance, milestones, risks, budgets, and key deliverables.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure expectations, responsibilities, and timelines are clearly understood.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and program delivery methodologies.
• Manage changes to program scope, timelines, resources, and priorities while maintaining appropriate documentation and approvals.
• Support budget management, resource allocation, vendor coordination, and contract-related activities as required.
• Ensure programs comply with organizational policies, quality standards, and applicable requirements.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and serve as a central point of coordination throughout the program lifecycle.
• Provide guidance and support to project managers, coordinators, and team members involved in program delivery.
• Continuously evaluate program outcomes and recommend improvements for future initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Project Management/Operations/Information Technology

PMP PgMP Scrum Master or similar certification (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Asana

Smartsheet

Monday.com

Job description

Bill Alexander Ford Lincoln is seeking a skilled Program Manager to lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of multiple initiatives. You will develop comprehensive program plans with timelines, budgets, and resource needs, while coordinating cross-functional teams across operations, technology, product, marketing, and finance.

You will monitor progress, manage risks and dependencies, and deliver clear updates to executives.