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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 program/project management, including 3+ years in a leadership role managing program teams or PMOs
PMP and/or Agile certifications (e.g., Scrum Master) strongly preferred
Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams, with a focus on accountability, development, and strategic impact
Demonstrated success in delivering large-scale, cross-functional programs in a professional services or consulting environment
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate strategic goals into actionable program plans and measurable outcomes
Exceptional communication skills, including executive storytelling, stakeholder influence, and conflict resolution
Experience with succession planning, talent development, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Skilled in program performance measurement, including defining and tracking KPIs, ROI, and delivery maturity
Ability to lead through ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and drive alignment across matrixed teams
Familiarity with modern program management tools and platforms (e.g., Smartsheet, Wrike, Workday, ServiceNow, etc.)
Flexibility to work from home while collaborating in person half the time.
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Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including:
Medical, dental, vision
Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
Flexible work arrangements
401K with Profit Sharing
Wellness program
Generous parental leave
11 paid holidays
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