Strategic Program Manager

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

# Strategic Program ManagerApply**Job#: 3052035****Job Description:**Strategic Program Manager**Location:** Vienna, VA (Hybrid)Role OverviewThis role involves leading the planning, governance, execution, and performance of multiple strategic business programs and initiatives. The position requires partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to translate strategy into coordinated roadmaps and measurable outcomes. The focus is on strategic program leadership, operational execution, stakeholder alignment, and organizational change.Key Responsibilities* Lead a portfolio of multiple, large, and complex business programs, initiatives, and projects.* Translate business strategy into integrated program roadmaps, workstreams, and implementation plans.* Establish and maintain program governance, including charters, roles, and decision forums.* Partner with senior leaders and business owners to define program objectives, scope, and success measures.* Drive alignment across business units by facilitating planning sessions and resolving competing priorities.* Manage programs from intake and prioritization through planning, execution, and benefits realization.* Develop and coordinate integrated work plans, schedules, resources, and budgets.* Monitor program performance, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions to leadership.* Identify, assess, and mitigate strategic, operational, and delivery risks.* Prepare concise executive-level program updates and recommendations.* Manage stakeholder engagement and communications to build shared understanding and accountability.* Lead business readiness and change management activities.Required Qualifications* Extensive experience leading multiple strategic business programs and projects in complex, cross-functional environments.* Significant experience translating strategy into executable roadmaps, integrated plans, and governance structures.* Expert program and project management skills, including scope, schedule, resources, and budget management.* Extensive experience partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive alignment.* Significant experience establishing program governance and executive reporting.* Demonstrated experience leading business transformation, operational improvement, and organizational change.* Expert ability to manage competing priorities and ambiguity across multiple programs.* Expert analytical, problem-solving, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.* Expert verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.* Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Strategy, Operations, or a related field, or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.Preferred Qualifications* Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification.* Experience with strategic planning, portfolio management, or enterprise-wide initiatives.* Change management certification or demonstrated experience with structured change management practices.* Working knowledge of industry regulations, principles, and practices. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Merrifield, VA, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** September 14, 2026**Pay Range:** $35 - $65 per hour