Strategic Program Manager

Entrega; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based incentive programs

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

A technology professional services firm based in Michigan is seeking a Strategic Program Manager to drive strategic initiatives. This role includes management of Corporate Initiative Management programs, executing cross-functional strategies, and maintaining initiative roadmaps. Ideal candidates should possess extensive program management experience, strong communication skills, and a relevant degree. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered, aimed at fostering employee well-being and performance.

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years of experience in program management, enterprise transformation, consulting, or operational leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional strategic initiatives.
• Experience in professional services or consulting environments strongly preferred.
• Strong systems-thinking and structured problem-solving capability
• Experience building governance frameworks, rollout plans, and executive dashboards
• High comfort operating in ambiguity and driving clarity
• Strong executive communication skills
• Financial acumen and understanding of margin and utilization dynamics preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field required
• MBA or advanced leadership credentials preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives sponsored by executive leadership.
• Translate high-level objectives into structured program roadmaps and milestones.
• Drive implementation of operating model enhancements.
• Coordinate stakeholders across Service Delivery, Resource Operations, HR, Finance, and Client Services
• Identify execution risk early and elevate when accountability stalls
• Ensure initiatives are completed with measurable adoption and impact
• Maintain and manage the SPM initiative roadmap
• Establish structured cadence for initiative tracking and reporting
• Develop dashboards and executive-ready visibility into program status
• Monitor interdependencies across SPM functions (Resource Operations, HR Operations, Delivery Systems, etc.)
• Reinforce governance standards and structured execution discipline
• Execution Architecture & Operational Structuring
• Convert ambiguous executive concepts into actionable implementation frameworks
• Develop playbooks, governance documentation, and rollout artifacts
• Design accountability matrices and milestone tracking systems
• Support the Director of SPM in prioritizing initiatives based on organizational impact
• Ensure initiatives align with margin discipline, utilization performance, and structural integrity

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Structured problem-solving

Executive communication

Financial acumen

Ambiguity tolerance

Enterprise transformation

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field

MBA or advanced leadership credentials

Job description

About Entrega

Entrega is a Michigan-headquartered technology professional services firm delivering enterprise solutions to global clients. We design, develop, and operationalize technology-enabled solutions through a high-performance services model built to elevate client experience and deliver measurable business value.

Position Summary

Entrega is seeking a highly structured and execution-driven Strategic Program Manager to support the Director of Service Performance Management (SPM) in planning, orchestrating, and driving cross-functional strategic initiatives across the organization.

This role owns Corporate Initiative Management (CIM) programs and serves as the execution engine for the SPM initiative portfolio. The Strategic Program Manager will translate executive priorities into structured implementation plans, enforce governance cadence, track performance milestones, and ensure enterprise-level initiatives move from strategy to disciplined execution.

Responsibilities

• Corporate Initiative Management (CIM)
  • Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives sponsored by executive leadership
  • Translate high-level objectives into structured program roadmaps and milestones
  • Drive implementation of operating model enhancements, governance rollouts, and performance frameworks
  • Coordinate stakeholders across Service Delivery, Resource Operations, HR, Finance, and Client Services
  • Identify execution risk early and elevate when accountability stalls
  • Ensure initiatives are completed with measurable adoption and impact
• Maintain and manage the SPM initiative roadmap
• Establish structured cadence for initiative tracking and reporting
• Develop dashboards and executive‑ready visibility into program status
• Monitor interdependencies across SPM functions (Resource Operations, HR Operations, Delivery Systems, etc.)
• Reinforce governance standards and structured execution discipline
• Execution Architecture & Operational Structuring
  • Convert ambiguous executive concepts into actionable implementation frameworks
  • Develop playbooks, governance documentation, and rollout artifacts
  • Design accountability matrices and milestone tracking systems
  • Support the Director of SPM in prioritizing initiatives based on organizational impact
  • Ensure initiatives align with margin discipline, utilization performance, and structural integrity
• Cross‑Functional Leadership & Influence
  • Facilitate structured decision‑making across senior leaders
  • Hold stakeholders accountable to agreed‑upon milestones
  • Drive clarity in roles, responsibilities, and execution sequencing
  • Support change adoption and communication planning
  • Serve as a trusted operational partner to the Director of SPM

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years of experience in program management, enterprise transformation, consulting, or operational leadership roles
• Demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional strategic initiatives
• Experience in professional services or consulting environments strongly preferred
• Strong systems‑thinking and structured problem‑solving capability
• Experience building governance frameworks, rollout plans, and executive dashboards
• High comfort operating in ambiguity and driving clarity
• Strong executive communication skills
• Financial acumen and understanding of margin and utilization dynamics preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field required
• MBA or advanced leadership credentials preferred

Performance Profile

• Strong executive presence and credibility
• Structured, systems‑oriented thinking
• Comfort challenging senior stakeholders constructively
• High accountability for initiative outcomes
• Ability to manage complexity across multiple workstreams
• Relentless focus on execution discipline

Compensation & Benefits

This role offers a competitive base salary aligned to experience and scope. Where applicable, employees may be eligible to participate in performance‑based incentive programs aligned to organizational and individual results.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), paid time off, and additional benefits designed to support our employees’ well‑being.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Entrega is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Entrega does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices because of race, any trait historically associated with race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, height, weight, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under state or federal law.