Strategic Program Manager (Remote)

Husch Blackwell LLP; Oakland (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives that support the firm's strategic objectives. You will drive governance, risk management, program planning, stage-gate discipline, and executive reporting to ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business goals.

Working independently, you will develop practical solutions, align stakeholders, manage dependencies, and mentor teams on governance, change readiness, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years leading complex cross-functional projects
• Experience with enterprise initiatives and executive reporting

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic cross-functional initiatives with governance and value realization
• Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, and interdependencies
• Facilitate alignment across executives and stakeholders
• Provide executive-ready reporting and risk summaries
• Coach teams on governance, risk, and delivery discipline
• Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and critical issues

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Change management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

5+ years of project leadership experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Monday.com

Smartsheet

Azure DevOps

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives that support the firm's strategic objectives. You will drive governance, risk management, program planning, stage-gate discipline, and executive reporting to ensure initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business goals.

Working independently, you will develop practical solutions, align stakeholders, manage dependencies, and mentor teams on governance, change readiness, and