Senior Program Manager - Strategic Initiatives & Transformation

Job Overview

The Senior Program Manager – Strategic Initiatives & Transformation owns and drives BARBRI’s most critical cross‑functional initiatives, partnering closely with executive leadership to translate strategic priorities into well‑sequenced, executable programs with measurable outcomes. This role serves as a central connector across product, technology, and business functions—ensuring alignment, momentum, and delivery discipline across complex initiatives.

The role requires strong program leadership, executive communication, and demonstrated expertise in change management and digital transformation, ensuring initiatives are not only delivered but successfully adopted and sustained. Experience supporting or leading AI‑enabled transformation initiatives is a strong differentiator.

This is a highly visible, high‑impact role that enables clarity, governance, and execution on BARBRI’s most important strategic work.

Job Responsibilities

· Own and maintain the strategic initiatives roadmap, including intake, prioritization, sequencing, and portfolio visibility aligned to company objectives

· Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of complex, cross‑functional programs, managing scope, timelines, dependencies, risks, and outcomes

· Translate strategy into execution through clear program charters, success metrics, milestones, governance structures, and reporting

· Serve as the connective hub across product, technology, and functional teams to drive alignment, remove blockers, and maintain execution momentum

· Facilitate cross‑functional planning, decision forums, and executive readouts; maintain program artifacts such as RAID logs, decision logs, and delivery plans

· Produce executive‑ready communications and reporting, including portfolio health updates, milestone progress, risks, and decisions required

· Lead change management planning and execution, including stakeholder assessments, readiness analysis, communications, training, and adoption reinforcement

· Partner with leaders to mobilize change sponsorship, equip managers, and ensure sustained adoption of new processes, platforms, or ways of working

· Drive digital transformation initiatives, ensuring business outcomes, enablement, and governance are embedded into delivery plans

· Support or lead AI‑enabled initiatives that improve products, operations, or decision‑making, with a focus on responsible rollout and adoption

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

· Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, or other related field

· 8+ years of experience leading complex, cross‑functional programs or portfolios in a matrixed organization

· 5+ years of program or project management experience, with strong discipline in dependency management, risk mitigation, and maintaining a consistent execution cadence

· Proven experience owning and managing strategic initiative or enterprise program roadmaps

· Demonstrated expertise in change management, including stakeholder engagement, enablement, adoption measurement, and reinforcement

· Exceptional stakeholder management and facilitation skills, with the ability to drive alignment without direct authority

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complexity into clear, executive‑level narratives

· Demonstrates confidence and professionalism when communicating with senior leadership

· Demonstrated expertise leveraging Jira, Confluence, or similar tools to manage programs, dependencies, and cross‑functional delivery

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

· PMP, PgMP, Prosci, or Agile/Scrum certification

· Experience leading or supporting digital transformation initiatives, including systems, process, or operating‑model modernization

· Exposure to AI‑enabled transformation, such as automation, intelligent workflows, or AI‑assisted product or operational initiatives

· Experience building or improving portfolio and program management standards, templates, dashboards, or governance models

· Experience working closely with Product and Technology teams in agile or hybrid delivery environments

Thrive Beyond the Basics: Our Perks Package

We believe your dedication deserves more than just a paycheck. That's why we offer a comprehensive perks package designed to support your well-being and fuel your passions. Here's a taste of what awaits you:

• Competitive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans to keep you and your loved ones covered. Plus, a healthy contribution to your 401(k) retirement savings.

• Work-Life Harmony: We prioritize a healthy balance. Enjoy generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, volunteer and other "personal" days, to recharge and explore your interests.

• Wellness Programs: Stay healthy and happy with an on-site fitness facility in our HQ, discounts on gym memberships, and wellness initiatives to support your physical and mental well-being.

• Continuous Learning Opportunities: As an education company, we believe in the power of learning. Access our extensive library of educational resources, courses, and workshops to enhance your skills and knowledge in both professional and personal development areas.

• Flexible Work Arrangements: We understand the importance of work-life balance. Enjoy flexible work hours and remote work options, allowing you to manage your schedule and responsibilities effectively.

• Opportunities for Growth and Advancement: We're committed to helping you reach your full potential. Benefit from opportunities for career growth and advancement through mentorship programs, volunteer opportunities, performance evaluations, and ongoing feedback/coaching sessions.

• Employee Assistance Program: Life can be unpredictable, and we're here to support you through challenging times. Access our employee assistance program for confidential counseling, legal assistance, and other support services.

• And More!

At Barbri, we believe that investing in our employees leads to mutual success. Join us and be part of a passionate team dedicated to transforming education through innovative technology.

Barbri is an equal opportunity employer workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

Join us in our mission to empower individuals through education and technology. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply and help us build an inclusive workforce.