Program Manager

Alight Solutions

. Lead complex, cross-functional programs from initiation through implementation, client/business acceptance and stabilization .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $145,000 - $168,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex, cross-functional programs with a focus on execution baselines, risk management, and stakeholder accountability. Proficient in integrating business, product, and engineering requirements while adapting to various project methodologies.

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Program ManagementRisk ManagementStakeholder AccountabilityAgile MethodologiesPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementDependency ManagementFinancial ForecastingMilestone ManagementSolution DesignTestingImplementationChange ManagementVendor IntegrationOperational Improvements

Soft Skills

LeadershipInfluencing Without AuthorityDecision MakingInitiativeAccountability

Tools & Technologies

PPM ToolsAI-Enabled Automation

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPAgile Certification

Industry Keywords

Cross-Functional InitiativesEnterprise TechnologyOrganizational ChangeDistributed Delivery TeamsPortfolio Governance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMPSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex, cross-functional programs from initiation through implementation, client/business acceptance and stabilization
Build and maintain executable delivery baselines, plans, roadmaps, dependencies, milestones, owners, estimates and acceptance measures
Connect Business, Product, Engineering, Delivery, Finance and vendors into one executable path
Establish working sessions that produce accountable decisions, owners, due dates and measurable outcomes
Manage risks, dependencies, issues, actions, decisions and changes; drive mitigation and recovery plans
Integrate requirements through solution design, build/configuration, vendor deliverables, testing, defect resolution, acceptance, training/change impacts, readiness, deployment and stabilization
Maintain scope, financial and capacity baselines, including labor assumptions, vendor spend, variance and estimate-to-complete
Produce accurate forecasts, concise executive updates and decision-oriented governance
Use Program Execution controls, PPM and AI-enabled automation appropriately
Maintain knowledge-transfer materials and complete transition and stabilization handoffs
Drive resolution, take initiative and recover off-track work

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of progressive project/program experience
Independent leadership of complex cross-functional initiatives spanning Business, Product, Technology/Engineering, Delivery and/or external partners
Ability to create a realistic, dependency-driven execution baseline from incomplete scope or fragmented team plans without continuous direction
Track record of closing blockers, influencing leaders without direct authority and holding stakeholders accountable
Knowledge of risk, issue, action, decision, dependency, change, capacity, financial forecast and milestone management
Working understanding of Product/PDLC, Engineering/SDLC, testing, implementation, client/business readiness and acceptance
Ability to adapt across Agile, waterfall and hybrid approaches
Experience with enterprise technology-enabled change, operational improvements, product launches, customer/client enablement, vendor integrations or regulated initiatives preferred
Experience with organizational change, distributed delivery teams and/or portfolio governance preferred
PMP, Agile or equivalent certification supported by successful program delivery preferred
Must have work authorization in the Employing Country without requiring current or future visa sponsorship
Must successfully complete applicable background checks
Must participate in virtual interviews on video; camera-on culture applies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental and vision coverages starting Day One
Wellbeing programs
Retirement plans with contribution matching
Generous time off
Parental leave
Continuing education
Career growth opportunities
Flexible working arrangements where possible
Competitive total rewards package
Background check and hiring-process accommodations as applicable
Occasional travel to physical office locations may be required