Strategic Programs Lead, Executive Operations

STARLIMS; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

STARLIMS is hiring a Senior Manager, Strategic Programs to partner with the CEO and ELT, translating strategic priorities into actionable plans and leading cross-functional programs from kickoff to delivery.

You’ll build an OKR framework, coordinate governance processes, and drive board-ready materials, ensuring execution aligns with company goals. This is an execution-focused role with growth toward Chief of Staff tracks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in strategy, business operations, program management, or consulting — ideally at a SaaS or high-growth tech company.
• Track record leading cross-functional initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Exceptionally detail-oriented; captures gaps and drives commitments to closure.
• Structured thinker who brings order to ambiguity and defines workstreams with owners and timelines.
• High motivation and drive; operates independently and delivers outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Drive the cadence of ELT meetings, townhalls, offsites, and annual planning — agendas, materials, follow-ups, and action-item tracking.
• Advance CEO and company-level priorities to completion through hands-on coordination and follow-up.
• Design and own the quarterly business review (QBR) process — standardizing format, cadence, and inputs, and coordinating each function so reviews tie back to goals.
• Coordinate materials and logistics for board and board-related meetings.
• Partner with the CEO and ELT to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans with clear owners and timelines.
• Lead cross-functional strategic programs (e.g., product launches, M&A integration, GTM initiatives) and company projects from kickoff through delivery.
• Track progress against company-level goals, surface risks and dependencies needing executive attention.
• Build out an OKR system from the company level down through the functions, and drive adoption across leadership.
• Build systems and reporting for real-time visibility into priorities, commitments, and decisions.
• Identify and resolve process bottlenecks slowing execution across teams.

Skills

Strategy

Program management

Executive communication

Structured thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Attention to detail

Grit & drive

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

AI tools awareness

Job description

STARLIMS is hiring a Senior Manager, Strategic Programs to partner with the CEO and ELT, translating strategic priorities into actionable plans and leading cross-functional programs from kickoff to delivery.

You’ll build an OKR framework, coordinate governance processes, and drive board-ready materials, ensuring execution aligns with company goals. This is an execution-focused role with growth toward Chief of Staff tracks.