Strategic Programs Lead

Skill; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health plans

Vision & dental plans

Paid sick leave

Retirement plan with match

Free online training

Job summary

Aquent Talent is seeking a strategic Program Manager to lead complex initiatives across multiple functions, driving accountability and continuous improvement. You will align stakeholders, optimize processes, and guide data-driven decisions to achieve organizational objectives.

In this role, you will set goals, manage dependencies, and communicate progress to executive sponsors, ensuring successful outcomes and measurable impact on critical business functions.

Qualifications

• Proven proficiency in program management principles and practices.
• Strong background in education and learning within relevant subject matter domains.
• Proven networking abilities to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Solid industry knowledge relevant to the program's scope.
• A track record of applying situational leadership effectively.
• A keen eye for opportunity identification and strategic growth.
• Exceptional ability to manage meetings effectively, ensuring productivity and clear outcomes.
• Comprehensive product knowledge pertinent to the programs managed.
• Expertise in risk management, including identification, assessment, and mitigation.
• Proficiency in resource allocation and optimization.
• Advanced skills in data analysis and synthesis to inform decision‑making.
• Strong client and partner management capabilities.
• Adept at storytelling to communicate complex information compellingly.
• Developed consultative skills to advise and guide stakeholders.
• Robust business acumen to understand and contribute to organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Establish and track processes with stakeholders, ensuring accountability and compliance.
• Identify sponsors and resources, implementing process improvements including automation.
• Extract insights from data analyses to provide strategic recommendations.
• Define work problems, program goals, and prioritization across teams.
• Develop and monitor key program metrics and drive actions for success.
• Create comprehensive program roadmaps and coordinate cross-functional resources.
• Maintain stakeholder communications and align on risk mitigation strategies.
• Deliver clear documentation outlining scope, milestones, and management processes.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decisions

OKRs

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Communication & storytelling

Strategic thinking

Resource allocation

Job description

Aquent Talent is seeking a strategic Program Manager to lead complex initiatives across multiple functions, driving accountability and continuous improvement. You will align stakeholders, optimize processes, and guide data-driven decisions to achieve organizational objectives.

In this role, you will set goals, manage dependencies, and communicate progress to executive sponsors, ensuring successful outcomes and measurable impact on critical business functions.