Program Manager – Experience Design and Development

United States · Chicago, US · Detroit, US · Los Angeles, US · New York, US
Full-Time
Remote Within Region
Posted 1 month ago

About this role

Job Description:

Are you a strategic, results-driven leader who thrives on bringing complex programs to life? Do you excel at aligning people, processes, and priorities to deliver real business impact? We’re looking for a Program Manager who can lead with vision, execute with precision, and inspire teams to achieve exceptional outcomes.

🚀 What You’ll Do

Shape the Vision & Drive Outcomes

  • Define and translate program strategy into clear, actionable objectives
  • Lead programs end-to-end, ensuring delivery of key business outcomes and measurable benefits
  • Champion ethical, responsible decision-making across all stakeholders

Build & Lead High-Performing Teams

  • Stand up and lead cross-functional program teams, including project managers and specialists
  • Foster collaboration, innovation, and accountability across diverse groups
  • Resolve conflicts, influence stakeholders, and keep teams aligned and motivated

Own Delivery & Execution

  • Manage program budgets, forecasts, and financial performance
  • Ensure alignment between program outputs and business goals
  • Track, measure, and deliver benefits outlined in the business case

Establish Strong Governance & Controls

  • Design and implement effective program governance, reporting, and assurance frameworks
  • Monitor performance, proactively address risks, and ensure program integrity
  • Drive consistency and excellence across all project workstreams

Navigate Complexity with Confidence

  • Manage dependencies across multiple initiatives and teams
  • Secure and optimize resources across internal and external partners
  • Lead risk and issue management with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

Engage & Influence Stakeholders

  • Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, clients, and cross-functional teams
  • Deliver clear, compelling communication at every level
  • Act as the connective tissue across teams to ensure alignment and success

✅ What You Bring

  • At least 12 months' recent experience working in a SAFe team. SAFe certification is a plus
  • Proven success leading complex, multi-workstream programs
  • A background delivering alongside technology teams in the web or digital space — web platforms, CMS, digital experience, or similar. [REDACTED] stack experience is a plus
  • Strong leadership, team-building, and conflict resolution skills with the confidence and presence to guide both your team and the clients
  • Deep experience in governance, financial management, and benefits realization
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and communication abilities
  • A proactive, adaptable mindset with the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

🌟 Why Join Us

This is your opportunity to lead meaningful, high-visibility programs that drive real transformation. You’ll collaborate with talented teams, solve complex challenges, and make a lasting impact on the business.

Ready to lead, inspire, and deliver at scale? Let’s talk.

At [REDACTED], we believe great work happens when we’re connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles). [REDACTED] may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office.

The annual salary range for this position is $94,000 - $150,000. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits available with this position include:

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance,
  • Life insurance,
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance,
  • 401k,
  • Flexible paid time off,
  • At least 15 paid holidays per year,
  • Paid sick and safe leave, and
  • Paid parental leave.

[REDACTED] also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding [REDACTED] benefits, please visit [REDACTED].

To begin the application process, please click on the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.

Location:

USA - Remote - Maryland

Brand:

[REDACTED]

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

[REDACTED] is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

[REDACTED] is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e-mail to by clicking on the link to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information. We are here to support you.

Originally posted on [REDACTED]

Salary Range

94,000 - 150,000 USD annually

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid parental leave
Remote-friendly
Hybrid work
Flexible paid time off
401(k)
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Paid holidays
Paid sick and safe leave

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