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Very Good Ventures · 1 day ago

Lead Program Manager (U.S.)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $163K/yr

7+ years exp

Very Good Ventures is a global consultancy that delivers clients elegant solutions using disruptive technologies. They are seeking a U.S. based Lead Program Manager to guide the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, large-scale digital programs, ensuring alignment between stakeholders and managing risks effectively.

Desktop AppsEmbedded SoftwareMobile AppsProduct DesignProduct ManagementQuality AssuranceUX DesignWeb AppsWeb DesignWeb Development

Responsibilities

Lead the successful delivery of multi-team, multi-workstream programs from initiation through completion

Develop and maintain program timelines, roadmaps, forecasts, and communication frameworks

Execute the hard skills of product management as needed - crafting client roadmaps, writing tickets, definition of done and managing a product backlog - but more frequently acting as a strategic leader to help prioritize feature development against business goals, align stakeholders and guide internal decision-making around product execution and development

Ensure alignment between engineering, product, design, and client stakeholders to establish clear priorities and decision pathways

Monitor program financials, track budget utilization, and provide proactive reporting on trends or risks

Set and reinforce delivery expectations, operating rhythms, and communication cadences across teams

Facilitate direct collaboration between internal teams and client teams—avoiding bottlenecks or gatekeeping

Implement Agile delivery practices at scale and coach cross-functional teams on collaboration and workflow

Identify and resolve cross-program dependencies, sequencing issues, staffing needs, or risk exposures

Run executive-level reporting, steering committees, and stakeholder communications

Mentor program and project managers; support leveling up delivery practices and artifacts

Support account teams in identifying extension, expansion, or optimization opportunities

Qualification

Agile methodologiesClient relationship managementProject managementProgram financial managementJiraAzure DevOpsCross-functional team leadershipStakeholder communicationRisk managementPMP certificationCSM certificationSAFe certificationCommunicationMentoringTeam collaboration