Senior Program Manager – Marketing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Act as the link between strategy and execution for various strategic programs and initiatives within the Transformation team.

• Oversee designated special projects and intricate programs that involve collaboration with partners across the USHE and SEI enterprise.

• Develop business cases, outline solutions, and compile proposal-level estimates in conjunction with program leadership and business/project owners.

• Coordinate project tasks, timelines, and interdependencies for workstreams.

• Obtain resources and support from different departments.

• Aid in identifying issues and managing escalation processes.

• Organize and lead project/program meetings, leadership alignment sessions, and discussions aimed at process improvement.

• Maintain roadmaps while overseeing critical milestones, progress, and prioritization.

• Recognize issues that may impact successful execution.

• Ensure that delivered components align with overall initiative expectations.

• Facilitate decision-making among partner teams by utilizing facts, capacity constraints, and prioritization strategies.

• Guide and direct work through influence.

• Determine root causes of problems, issues, and obstacles through thorough inquiry.

• Prepare and present materials to foster strategic alignment, secure buy-in, or seek approval.

• Develop and implement program communications for leadership, stakeholders, and project teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience in project leadership managing complex projects.

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.

• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to contribute both strategically and tactically.

• Flexibility to adapt to evolving business requirements.

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities.

• Competence in organizing time and detailed information across multiple projects.

• Proficient in MS Office applications.

• Detail-oriented, data-driven, and process-focused approach.

• Capability to foresee obstacles, diagnose issues, and develop effective solutions.

• Strong skills in negotiation, conflict resolution, interpersonal relations, analysis, and problem-solving.

• Experience in cross-functional collaboration and engagement across various organizational levels.

• Ability to manage direct conversations in a non-confrontational manner.

• Willingness to travel occasionally based on business requirements.

• Availability to work onsite at a corporate or campus location if the role necessitates.

• If working offsite or in a hybrid capacity, must have access to a suitable remote work environment with privacy, reliable internet, phone, and video-conferencing capabilities.

• Proficient in critical thinking and problem-solving aspects of the role and effective communication with colleagues.

• Willingness to work beyond 40 hours per week when business needs arise.

• Ability to access information using a computer.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.

• Well-being incentives.

• Parental leave.

• Paid time off.

• Certain paid holidays.

• Tax-saving accounts (FSA, HSA).

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Employee Stock Purchase Program.

• Tuition assistance.

• Discounts on entertainment and retail.

• Overtime pay for eligible non-exempt employees.

• Reasonable accommodations for travel restrictions, disabilities, and scheduling needs.