Rithum
Senior Strategic Program Manager
Eastern or Central United States - Remote · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$145k-$195kDetected 25 days ago
AccessibilityProject ManagementJiraStakeholder ManagementStrategic CommunicationsM&AProcess ImprovementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingPublic Speaking
About the role
- As a Senior Strategic Program Manager you are responsible for leading execution across high-priority strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate development, AI transformation, and enterprise operational priorities.
- Success in this role requires strong executive presence, operational rigor, analytical thinking, and the ability to leverage AI-enabled tools to improve visibility, efficiency, and decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Lead execution and coordination of complex strategic initiatives, including M&A integration activities, AI transformation programs, and enterprise operational priorities
- Partner closely with executive leadership to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, timelines, milestones, and governance structures
- Drive accountability across cross-functional stakeholders to ensure initiatives remain aligned to business objectives and execution commitments
- Support strategic planning, prioritization, and operational alignment activities tied to corporate objectives and organizational transformation efforts
- Corporate Development & Transformation Support
- Coordinate integration workstreams across functional areas to support acquisition onboarding, operational alignment, and post-merger execution
- Support due diligence, operational assessments, integration planning, and transformation readiness activities as needed
- Support operational optimization and continuous improvement initiatives that improve scalability and organizational effectiveness
- Support executive leadership in managing strategic priorities, operating rhythms, leadership meetings, action tracking, and cross-functional follow-through
- Culture and team-building activities
Requirements
- Proven experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives with significant organizational visibility and executive stakeholder engagement
- Experience supporting corporate development initiatives, organizational transformation programs, or enterprise strategic initiatives
- Demonstrated hands-on experience and AI fluency including Claude Chat, Cowork or Code to improve operational effectiveness and decision-making in a business environment
- Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across functions and leadership levels
- Strong proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Asana, Monday.com, Smartsheet, or similar platforms
- Ability to work standard business hours (8am - 5pm) either East Coast or Central Time
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Operations, Management, or related field
- MBA or advanced degree preferred
- PMP or similar project/program management certification
- Experience supporting executive leadership within fast-paced, high-growth technology organizations
- Experience within e-commerce, retail technology, marketplace, SaaS, or commerce enablement industries
- Experience supporting board-level reporting, strategic planning, investor-related operational initiatives, or executive business operations
- Prior experience within consulting, strategy, corporate development, business transformation, or operational excellence environments
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.
Compensation
- $145,000-$195,000 per year.
- This range represents the base pay for the role across all U.S. locations and is determined based on market data, internal equity, and experience.
- Final compensation may vary depending on geographic location, skills, and relevant experience.In addition to base pay, we offer a discretionary bonus for non-sales roles, a comprehensive benefits package, and, where applicable, sales incentives.
- For this position, the expected discretionary bonus is 12% of the annual base salary.
- Charitable contribution match up to $250 per year
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision benefits: Affordable health care plans and company HSA contributions, starting on Day 1
- Competitive time off package with 20 days of Paid Time Off, 9 Company-Paid holidays, 2 paid floating holidays, 7 paid sick days, 2 Wellness days, and 1 Paid Volunteer Day
- at 3 years of service PTO increases to 22 days, and at 5 years it increases to 25 days
- 12 weeks primary caregiver leave & 4 weeks secondary caregiver leave
- Life insurance 2x salary
- Tuition assistance
- Receive industry-competitive compensation and total rewards benefits.
- $65/month Remote work stipend for internet
- If you require assistance during the interview process due to a medical condition or need support accessing our website or completing the
- Achieve work-life balance through remote-first working conditions, generous time off, and wellness days.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer.
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