Senior Project/Program Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • Posted 10 days ago | Updated 10 days ago

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
No Travel Required

Skills

Project Management
Microsoft PowerPoint
Communication
Stakeholder Management
PMP
Snowflake
Analytics
Storytelling
Strategic Program Management
Governance
operating cadence

Job Details

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Project/Program Manager who operates at a Chief of Staff level to support senior leadership in driving IT, Data, and Product initiatives. This role goes beyond traditional project management -requiring strong executive communication, strategic alignment, and the ability to create compelling narratives for leadership decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of program execution, stakeholder influence, and executive storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with senior leadership to define, prioritize, and execute strategic initiatives across IT, Data, and Product organizations.
  • Lead program governance, including executive reporting, steering committee updates, and leadership operating cadence.
  • Develop executive-ready presentations and decks that simplify complex technical and business topics into clear, strategic narratives.
  • Track organizational priorities, identify risks, and proactively drive alignment across multiple teams.
  • Act as the connective tissue between strategy and execution, ensuring programs deliver measurable business impact.
  • Influence stakeholders at all levels to resolve conflicts, align resources, and ensure on-time delivery.
  • Lead special cross-functional projects and transformation efforts as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in Program/Project Management, Business Operations, or Strategy roles within IT, Data, or Product environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to work directly with executives and senior leaders.
  • Strong expertise in presentation creation (PowerPoint, Google Slides, etc.) with a track record of building board/leadership-level decks.
  • Excellent skills in executive communication, storytelling, and stakeholder management.
  • Proven ability to manage large-scale, cross-functional programs with high visibility.
  • Experience working with Snowflake or Snowflake-related data initiatives is strongly preferred.
  • Background in consulting, transformation, or multi-org leadership support is highly desirable.
  • PMP, PgMP, or Agile certifications are a plus.

Key Skills

  • Strategic Program/Project Management
  • Executive Communication & Storytelling
  • Presentation & Deck Creation (Board / Exec Level)
  • Cross-functional Stakeholder Influence
  • Data/Analytics and Product Organization Knowledge
  • Snowflake Data Platform Experience
  • Governance & Operating Cadence

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