Program Manager, Value Creation

Trace3•Dallas, TX

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Manager is responsible for driving day-to-day execution of transformation initiatives, applying front office expertise to connect strategic direction with operational delivery. The role coordinates cross-functional teams to maintain momentum, manage interdependencies, and ensure consistent use of program management tools and standards while tracking progress against milestones, KPIs, and value targets. It also serves as a central point of contact for workstream leads and supports governance routines by preparing high-quality materials for Steering Committees and leadership reviews.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years in program/project management, PMO, operations, or similar roles in a matrixed environment
Experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives with senior leadership level and below stakeholders
Experience supporting large-scale organizational change, ideally within consulting, transformation offices, PMOs, or fast-growing companies
Strong organizational skills; proven ability to manage multiple initiatives and deadlines
High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy in systems and reports
Solid analytical skills; comfortable with milestones, KPIs, and basic value-tracking concepts
Clear, concise written and verbal communication; able to produce simple, actionable status updates
Proficiency with program/portfolio tools (e.g., Shibumi, Planview, Smartsheet or similar)
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with established governance and ongoing refinement

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting transformation, value creation, or enterprise-wide change initiatives
Exposure to PE-backed environments or formal SteerCo/Board reporting
Familiarity with core financial concepts (revenue, margin, savings, payback)
Project or program management certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile)
Prosci or comparable change management certification
Exposure to value creation, M&A integration, or transformation programs
Experience in technology, consulting, or services industries

Responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day execution across a portfolio of transformation initiatives
Work with initiative owners and project managers to maintain charters, milestones, KPIs, and value targets using standard templates
Ensure initiatives are structured and categorized according to VCO standards
Support regular check-ins with initiative teams to review progress, risks, and upcoming milestones
Reinforce adherence to existing governance cadence and expectations
Facilitate cross-functional coordination and escalate issues through defined channels
Oversee Shibumi data quality for the portfolio within the VCO governance model
Monitor completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of updates; follow up to resolve gaps
Maintain portfolio reports and standard views used for leadership, SteerCo, and Board reporting
Provide input to refine fields, views, and usage patterns in partnership with the tools/analytics team
Partner with Finance Lead and initiative owners to keep value assumptions and tracking aligned
Support basic analysis of progress versus plan and value versus target
Prepare execution and value-tracking inputs aligned to SteerCo and Board formats
Apply program management expertise to evolve VCO standards, templates, and routines
Identify opportunities to simplify processes and reduce administrative burden for initiative teams
Share portfolio and stakeholder feedback to inform ongoing enhancements to the VCO operating model