Strategic Program Manager – Portfolio & Governance

King & Spalding; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

King & Spalding in Atlanta is seeking a Program Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of strategic initiatives, from intake through execution to steady-state ownership. You will translate approved initiatives into executable plans, manage risk, and provide governance and transparency to the portfolio, partnering with sponsors and senior leaders.

The role requires strong cross‑functional coordination, robust communication with C‑suite stakeholders, and an ability to drive alignment across business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, or equivalent business experience required.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience delivering cross-functional initiatives in a structured governance environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned initiatives from intake through project closure.
• Define goals, success measures, scope, assumptions, and risks prior to execution.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans (scope, schedule, resources, risks, budget).
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and governance to ensure funding alignment.
• Identify, monitor, and manage risks, interdependencies, and constraints across teams.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Agile methodologies

Risk management

Strategic thinking

Ambiguity navigation

Project governance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Information Systems

PMI-PMP or equivalent certification

Tools

MS Project or equivalent

Job description

King & Spalding in Atlanta is seeking a Program Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of strategic initiatives, from intake through execution to steady-state ownership. You will translate approved initiatives into executable plans, manage risk, and provide governance and transparency to the portfolio, partnering with sponsors and senior leaders.

The role requires strong cross‑functional coordination, robust communication with C‑suite stakeholders, and an ability to drive alignment across business