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Sr. Manager, Strategic Program Management
Location
United States
Posted
109 days ago
Salary
$121.6K - $160K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Sr. Manager, Strategic Program Management
Pluralsight
Job Description: The Senior Manager, Strategic Program Management leads Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) program delivery and governance to enable successful execution of strategic initiatives across the organization. This role oversees EPMO team members and manages the performance and effectiveness of Pluralsight’s Managed Service Provider (MSP). This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for driving cross-functional programs, improving business processes, and ensuring delivery against strategic priorities. Who you’re committed to being: You enjoy learning and are open to new ways of doing things. You are not afraid to be yourself, experiment, make mistakes and learn from them, ask questions, or voice your concerns. When communicating you are self-aware, insightful, and proactive. You believe in continuous improvement and request frequent feedback from others. What you’ll do: Program & Portfolio Governance Lead governance processes for strategic programs and initiatives. Ensure milestones, risks, dependencies, and resource plans are actively managed. Deliver executive-level reporting on progress, value realization, and risks. Value Stream & Process Improvement Lead cross-functional business process improvement initiatives. Conduct lean process analysis and mapping. Identify and implement enhancements to EPMO tools, processes, and methodologies to increase efficiency and value delivery. Managed Service Provider (MSP) Management Serve as primary liaison between Pluralsight and MSP leadership. Ensure effective intake, prioritization, and capacity planning of MSP work. Monitor MSP performance against SLAs and contractual expectations. EPMO Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Lead, coach, and develop a team of project and program managers. Partner with business and technology leaders to ensure shared ownership of outcomes. Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement in program delivery. Experience you’ll bring: PMP, PgMP, or similar certification Experience in digitally mature or transformation-focused organizations Familiarity with enterprise PMO structures and governance models Requirements: About us: Pluralsight provides the only learning platform dedicated to accelerating the technology skills and capabilities of today’s tech workforce. Thousands of companies, government organizations and individuals around the world rely on Pluralsight to support critical technology skill development in areas that are crucial to innovation including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, software development, and machine learning. Pluralsight provides highly curated content developed by vetted technology experts, industry leading skill assessments, and hands on, immersive learning experiences designed to help individuals skill-up faster. Physical Requirements: This role is primarily performed in an office or home office setting and involves standard computer-based work. EEOC Statement & Accommodations Statement: Bring yourself. Pluralsight is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with EEOC guidelines and local laws. If you need an accommodation to apply, interview, or perform essential job functions, please visit the bottom of our website to learn how to request an accommodation. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our DEIB Report. The annual US base salary range for this role is $121,600 - $160,000 USD. Actual compensation will depend on location, skills, experience, and other factors. Additional benefits and bonuses may apply. Applications must be submitted within 90 days after the initial posting date to be considered. Please be aware of recruiting scams. We’ll only contact you from an @pluralsight.com email or verified channels. We never ask for sensitive personal info or payments as part of the hiring process. All openings are posted on our Careers page. #LI-JM2
Job Requirements
- 8+ years of enterprise program/project management experience with an advanced degree, or 12+ years equivalent experience
- 3+ years of people leadership experience
- Expertise in program governance, portfolio management, and delivery frameworks
- Proven success leading large, complex, cross-functional technology or transformation programs
- Experience managing MSP or vendor relationships and performance
- This is a remote role;
- however, applicants located within 45 miles of our Westlake/Dallas, TX office should expect to work on-site Tuesday through Thursday, with remote flexibility on Mondays and Fridays. This approach enables more effective collaboration, quicker decision-making, and a stronger culture, while still providing flexibility.
- Why you’ll love working here:
- We’re a blended workplace, where team members work remotely or in a hybrid setup depending on their role and location
- We’re mission driven and guided by our culture pillars
- We have a strong commitment to diversity and belonging
- We cultivate a culture of trust, autonomy, and collaboration
- We’re lifelong learners and champion team member growth and advancement
- We’ve got you covered - team member benefits include competitive compensation packages, medical coverage, unlimited PTO, wellness reimbursements, Pluralsight subscription, professional development funds and more.
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