Program Manager, Strategy & PMO

Job Description

Due to its remote and hybrid culture, Alation conducts all of its interviewing and onboarding virtually. Big Data isn’t a problem. It’s an opportunity. At Alation, we help people find, understand, and trust data. So they not only excel in their work — they drive value for their enterprise, team, and role. In the words of one customer, “Alation makes me look like a rockstar.” We help companies you know and trust empower their people with the best data every day. Alation helps Discover Financial Services quickly generate value from their data to create the product and customer service innovations that help the iconic credit card company remain number one in customer satisfaction. And real estate giant Keller Williams uses Alation to govern the more than 70 TB of data that empowers their global team of over 190,000 agents. With $340M in funding – valued at over $1.7 billion and 550+ customers, including 40% of Fortune 100 companies- Alation is poised to capitalize on data as an opportunity. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Alation was named to Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces list for the fourth time. Do you want to join a team that welcomes new ideas, supports your growth, and recognizes your unique value? Join us! Alation is seeking a skilled and experienced Project Manager to drive our cross-functional strategic initiatives in a growing business. As a Program Manager in Strategy & PMO, you will report to Alation’s Senior Director of Strategy & PMO and be responsible for successful company-wide project execution and delivery. You will also be involved in helping provide strategic direction for existing and new strategic initiatives and company-wide projects. This critical role requires excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills as well as a background in strategy, consulting, and project management (please note that this is not an IT/product-related role).

What you'll do:

• Manage our company’s strategic initiatives to achieve current year and long-term goals.
• Work with the executive team and extended leadership team to identify, track, and drive strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, deliverables, and timelines, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Run cross-functional projects and ensure team members have clear timelines and deliverables.
• Document each project’s creation, development, and execution and the project’s scope, budget, ROI, and justification.
• Set deadlines, prioritize tasks, assign team members to various deliverables, identify interdependencies, define risks, and adhere to budget.
• Draft presentations and documents to succinctly communicate and frame the strategy to internal and external constituents which could include the Board, leadership team, and/or potential investors.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across project teams.
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels to keep stakeholders informed of project status, risks, and changes.
• Conduct regular project reviews and post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and drive process improvements.
• Keep the executive team apprised of progress.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Preferred 6-8 years of experience.
• Proven experience in managing the lifecycle of a project with large project teams from several functional areas.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects within a growing organization.
• Strong collaboration and facilitation skills.
• Background in consulting.
• Strong skills in creating and maintaining project and program plans, including risks, actions, issues, and dependencies.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Ability to inspire and motivate team members.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to influence others at all levels.

$140,000 - $160,000 a year The base salary range is specific to the United States. The salary of the final candidate selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, work location, specialty, and training. If the final candidate has a different level of experience, the base salary target range may be lower or higher than what is published. #LI-EA1 #LI-Remote More About Alation Our founders have come together from different backgrounds: business, engineering, and design. This unique mix from our founding team is important to the Alation culture story. Today, our team consists of creators and communicators with varied backgrounds - from Stanford, to the Indian Institute of Technology, big companies and one-person startups, the United States, and abroad. We continue to seek ever more diverse perspectives as we grow. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, name, religion, color, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Why Alation? - Market-Leading Data Catalog Provider - High-growth, collaborative environment with diverse and inclusive teams - Continuous learning, enrichment and development opportunities - Competitive pay and health offerings including commuter benefits - Flexible time off to relax and recharge and much, much more! Apply for this job