Principal Program Manager, Commerce Strategy (Remote: East or Central US)

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Summary:

The Principal Program Manager is a senior individual contributor within the Worldwide Commerce Strategy organization. This role leads the most complex and business-critical projects across commerce strategy and major operational changes, with massive executive visibility and impact. The Principal Program Manager acts as a project and program leader, working independently and making strategic decisions, while influencing stakeholders across the organization without direct authority. Experience in software, commerce, and channel environments is highly valued.

**Due to business needs, this role needs to reside in the East or Central US**

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic, high-visibility projects in commerce strategy and major operational changes, driving business transformation and innovation
• Act as a senior project leader, coordinating cross-functional teams across Sales, R&D, IT, business leaders, project managers, executives, and more
• Influence and align stakeholders at all levels, building consensus and ensuring coordinated execution
• Navigate ambiguity and make independent decisions on business-critical issues.
• Utilize tools such as Aha!, Salesforce, and Monday.com to drive project management excellence
• Represent the Commerce Platform Strategy team in executive forums and project reviews
• Produce comprehensive program and project status reports ensuring timely and effective communication of progress, risks, and key updates to all relevant stakeholders
• Maintain outstanding working relationships in a matrixed, multicultural business environment
• Occasionally contribute to developing or refining project standards and best practices
• Minimal travel required for executive meetings or critical project needs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field. Advanced degree preferred
• Extensive experience leading large-scale, complex business projects, ideally in software, commerce, or channel environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead without authority and build consensus among diverse teams.
• Executive presence, strong communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability to craft executive-ready presentations and communications—distilling complex program data into clear narratives, risks/mitigations, and actionable recommendations for C-suite and board audiences
• Experience with Aha!, Salesforce, and Monday.com or similar project management platforms
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities independently
• Demonstrate excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven track record of decision-making and driving impactful results in high-visibility roles
• No direct reports; this is a senior individual contributor position with major project and program leadership responsibilities

Why Join Veeam’s WW Commerce Strategy Team?

By joining the WW Commerce Strategy team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Veeam’s commerce strategy and major business initiatives. You’ll be empowered to drive transformation and make a tangible impact across our organization, working closely with executive leaders and diverse teams.

Veeam is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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The salary range posted is On Target Earnings (OTE), which is inclusive of base and variable pay. When making an offer of employment, Veeam will take into consideration the candidate’s expectations, experience, education, scope of responsibility for the role, and the current market demands.

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