Project/Program Manager IV

RELX • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • $78,800 - $131,300 • Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on Initiative Leadership & Delivery, requiring the individual to lead end-to-end execution of complex, high-visibility initiatives. The position involves translating strategic priorities into structured plans, driving execution across cross-functional teams, and ensuring initiatives meet quality, schedule, cost, and operational impact expectations. The role also emphasizes Execution Discipline & Stakeholder Alignment, ensuring accountability, maintaining operating cadences, and providing executive-ready updates.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in project management and program leadership in operations workstreams, organizational transformation, continuous improvement, and technology contexts.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust quickly, establish credibility, and motivate teams to deliver through influence rather than authority.
• Demonstrated experience independently leading large-scale, complex, cross-functional initiatives in a global, matrixed organization.
• Strong business judgment with the ability to operate across operational, strategic, and technology-enabled work.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence stakeholders, including senior leaders, and drive alignment through strong relationships and credibility in a global environment.
• Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, risk, and quality while maintaining execution discipline and visibility.
• Demonstrated ability to drive follow-through and deliver outcomes in complex, fast-moving environments.
• Ability to quickly ramp in new domains and build credibility in unfamiliar or specialized areas.
• Proficiency with program and project management tools (e.g., monday.com, Azure DevOps or similar) to plan, track, and report on work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel to develop executive-ready materials, analyze data, and support decision-making.
• Fluency in applying technology, including generative AI/LLM tools, to improve personal and team productivity and drive business outcomes (application-focused, not development).
• 5+ years of relevant experience leading project teams or coordinating cross-functional work; experience in or exposure to enterprise PMO environments is a plus.
• PMP and/or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certifications
• Bachelor’s degree or higher

Nice To Haves

• MBA or JD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of Tier-1 and select Tier-2, complex, high-visibility initiatives, with accountability across scope, milestones, risks, dependencies, and outcomes.
• Translate strategic priorities into structured, multi-quarter initiatives with clear scope, timelines, dependencies, and success metrics.
• Drive execution across cross-functional teams and stakeholders including Operations, Product, and Technology, building strong working relationships that enable alignment and coordinated delivery.
• Operate independently in a matrixed environment, rapidly building domain understanding to challenge assumptions and support decision-making.
• Ensure initiatives meet expectations for quality, schedule, cost, and operational impact, taking corrective action as needed.
• Identify, manage, and escalate risks, dependencies, and trade-offs with clear, data-informed recommendations.
• Establish and maintain a single source of truth for initiative status (scope, schedule, risks, dependencies), supported by consistent execution cadence and reporting.
• Facilitate decision-oriented discussions and drive disciplined follow-through to ensure commitments are met and outcomes delivered.
• Drive accountability across all contributors, proactively following up to ensure commitments are met and blockers are resolved, using strong relationships and influence to maintain momentum and achieve planned outcomes.
• Own operating cadence for assigned initiatives (e.g., progress reviews, follow-ups) and ensure effective team and stakeholder alignment.
• Maintain clear visibility into initiative status, risks, and dependencies in alignment with SPMO standards.
• Prepare executive-ready updates and materials that enable timely, informed decisions.
• Drive clarity and consistency in initiative communications and outcomes.
• Apply project/program management standards pragmatically, adapting to initiative complexity.
• Contribute insights and feedback to continuously improve execution practices.

Benefits

• Eligible for an annual incentive bonus.
• Country specific benefits.
• Accommodation for disabilities or other needs during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior