[Remote] Senior Program Manager
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. American AgCredit is a national financial organization dedicated to supporting agriculture. They are seeking a Senior Program Manager responsible for developing and executing strategic programs that align with the company’s top initiatives, working closely with leadership to ensure successful outcomes.ResponsibilitiesPlan and direct one or more cross-functional strategic initiatives. These initiatives will be high visibility and large, complex, and strategic in scaleIn partnership with leadership, define the scope and objectives of each initiative and achieve Stakeholder and team buy-in of objectivesDrive execution of initiatives working with team to develop actionable program roadmaps and milestones. Helps with estimation and drives resource planningUnderstand Project and Software Delivery Lifecycles and project/program best practicesBuild, develop, and maintain strategic, cross-functional stakeholder relationships by identifying key partnerships across the companyEnsure appropriate engagement by Process and Enterprise Architecture, Change Enablement, Technology and Business StakeholdersEvaluate program performance by comparing objectives to actual results, identifying, measuring, and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs), and trend dataUnderstand program risks and issues and manages appropriatelyEffectively communicate initiative progress to executive leadership, Association management, and general staffPartner with Change Enablement team and champion standards of effective changeSkillsMinimum 10 years of total work experience (including internships)Minimum 7 years of program management experience (including time leading on site consulting teams)Consulting ExperienceStrong history of Relationship ManagementMBA, Master's Degree in relevant field or equivalent work historyIT Program Management Experience – in waterfall, agile or hybrid delivery modelsPrevious experience with strategic executionLeadership experienceC-suite level interactionsMust have the ability to perform basic office tasks and work in a typical office settingEmployee will be sitting for extended periods of time and accomplishing work at a desk and work at a computer for an extended periodMust have strong written and verbal communication skills to adequately convey ideas and work well with a teamAbility to talk and hear, sit and use their hands and fingers, and reach in all directions is essential in performance of the jobSome lifting and moving of items up to 25 pounds requiredWork during established business hours and may require occasional weekend and/or evening workTravel requiredBenefitsCommitment to agriculture and the communities we serveFamily friendly work environmentInvestment in employee developmentMedical, Dental and Vision coverageOutstanding 401k – automatic 3% employer contribution, plus match up to 6%Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation accrued at 21 days annually, Sick Days accrued at 15 days annually, 12 paid holidays, plus 16 hours of volunteer time)Competitive Incentive Compensation PlanDisability & Life InsuranceEmployee mental, physical, and financial wellness programsThe position is bonus eligible based on association and personal performanceCompany OverviewAmerican AgCredit is a borrower-owned association chartered through the Farm Credit System. It was founded in 1916, and is headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.agloan.com/.