Senior Manager of Program Management

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At Armanino, the Senior Manager of Program Management is a strategic force multiplier—empowering a team of Program Managers to deliver transformative, cross-functional initiatives that shape the future of our firm. This role is ideal for a visionary leader who thrives on building accountable teams, driving operational excellence, and influencing change at scale. You’ll be at the helm of our most critical programs, cultivating a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous growth while partnering with senior leadership to align delivery with business strategy.

Job Responsibilities 

Leadership & Team Development

• Empower and coach Program Managers to achieve excellence in delivery, stakeholder engagement, and strategic alignment

• Establish a culture of ownership, transparency, and peer accountability across the PMO

• Drive performance enablement through regular feedback, development plans, and career pathing

• Shape team dynamics by fostering trust, collaboration, and psychological safety

• Develop succession plans and build a strong talent pipeline for future leadership roles

Strategic Program Oversight 

• Steer execution of complex, cross-functional programs with a focus on business impact and ROI

• Serve as a strategic advisor and escalation point for program risks and decisions

• Champion consistency in governance, tools, and methodologies across the portfolio

• Mobilize resources and influence prioritization in partnership with executive leadership

Operational Excellence

• Orchestrate program health reviews, audits, and reporting to ensure transparency and accountability

• Elevate delivery maturity through process optimization and knowledge sharing

• Track and communicate program value, outcomes, and lessons learned

• Define and monitor performance metrics to assess program and team effectiveness

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build trusted partnerships across Operations, Finance, IT, and firm-wide stakeholders

• Facilitate alignment and remove barriers to execution

• Advocate for program management as a strategic enabler of change

Culture Building & Influence

• Model leadership behaviors aligned with Armanino’s values and mission

• Foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning

• Use executive storytelling to communicate vision, progress, and impact

• Coach team members through ambiguity and conflict with empathy and clarity

Innovation & Continuous Improvement 

• Identify and implement improvements to PMO capabilities, tools, and frameworks

• Stay ahead of industry trends and bring forward-thinking solutions to the team

• Enable a learning culture through training, retrospectives, and experimentation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in p