Strategic Initiatives Program Manager - Hybrid - Local to Boston, MA

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

System consolidations
system migrations
program manager
Attention To Detail
JIRA
Presentations
Project Management

Job Details

Strategic Initiatives Program Manager Job Description/Profile

Position Summary

The Strategic Initiative Program Manager serves as a pivotal leader responsible for the successful execution of high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that align with the organization s long-term strategic goals. Acting as a trusted advisor and collaborative partner to senior leadership, this role ensures that critical programs are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, adept communicator, and detail-oriented problem-solver who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

This position will lead multiple concurrent projects, primarily focused on transformational business change. By partnering closely with stakeholders across departments - including IT, Finance, Data Management, Marketing, Communications, HR, and Innovation - you will develop strategic project roadmaps, structure execution plans, and ensure the alignment of goals and resources. This role combines strategic oversight with tactical project management, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

  • Lead the end-to-end management of complex strategic initiatives, from planning through execution and delivery.
  • Define project scope, success criteria, timelines, and resource needs in close collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and roadblocks to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Build strong relationships across business units and serve as a key liaison to executive sponsors and functional leaders.
  • Conduct regular project meetings, status reviews, and executive briefings to ensure transparency and accountability.
  • Develop detailed project plans, dashboards, and status reports to monitor progress, budgets, milestones, and KPIs.
  • Drive process optimization and implement best practices to improve the scalability and efficiency of strategic programs.
  • Facilitate alignment across competing priorities and coordinate resource allocation in collaboration with department leads.
  • Design and execute change management strategies to support organizational readiness and adoption of new initiatives.
  • Prepare and deliver clear, concise, and compelling communications tailored to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment by modeling strong leadership, active listening, and coaching behaviors.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability through feedback, innovation, and inclusive decision-making.

Qualifications

  • Master s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field.
  • At least one recognized project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, PgMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum, Agile, PRINCE2), or currently pursuing certification.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in program or project management, with a track record of leading cross-functional initiatives.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with at least one project management tool (e.g., MS Project, Wrike, Monday.com, Smartsheet, ClickUp, Jira).

Key Competencies

  • Strategic mindset with strong business acumen and the ability to manage ambiguity.
  • Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
  • Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
  • Proven leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to mentor and develop team members.

Why join us!

  • Be a catalyst for strategic change, driving high-visibility initiatives that shape the future of the organization.
  • Collaborate directly with executive leadership and gain exposure to enterprise-level decision-making.
  • Work in a dynamic, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment that values innovation, integrity, and impact.

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