Strategic Programs Lead — Cross-Functional Impact

The Fannie Mae; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 109,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Incentive program

Lifestyle perks

Job summary

Fannie Mae is seeking a Senior Associate, Strategic Program Management to help translate strategic priorities into executable plans across Finance, Marketing, Product, and Operations.

The role combines structured problem-solving, strong analytical skills, and cross-functional program management to influence outcomes and deliver executive-ready recommendations that advance business objectives. Onsite collaboration and data-driven governance are core to success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Management, Engineering, or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, strategic program management, business transformation, or business operations.
• Experience supporting cross-functional strategic initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex information into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience preparing executive presentations, status updates, and strategic communications.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, execution, and coordination of cross-functional strategic initiatives.
• Partner with business leaders to translate strategic objectives into actionable program plans, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
• Coordinate activities across multiple workstreams, proactively managing dependencies, timelines, risks, and competing priorities.
• Monitor program progress, identify risks and issues, and recommend mitigation strategies to maintain successful delivery.
• Prepare executive-ready status updates, presentations, decision materials, and communications for program leadership and governance forums.
• Support program governance by maintaining action logs, decision trackers, and performance reporting.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional

Analytical skills

Executive communication

PowerPoint

Excel

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Job description

Fannie Mae is seeking a Senior Associate, Strategic Program Management to help translate strategic priorities into executable plans across Finance, Marketing, Product, and Operations.

The role combines structured problem-solving, strong analytical skills, and cross-functional program management to influence outcomes and deliver executive-ready recommendations that advance business objectives. Onsite collaboration and data-driven governance are core to success.