Senior Program Manager

Avalara•UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

About The Position

The Senior Program Manager drives execution of Avalara's most critical projects across the company. You will lead programs that improve performance, accelerate growth, and increase operational efficiency. The Senior Program Manager brings structure to complex work, aligns leaders and teams, and ensures programs deliver measurable outcomes. You will support mergers and acquisitions by leading integration efforts to ensure successful business and operational agreement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, information management, or a related field such as operations or technology
8+ years of experience in program management, product management, or change management
Lead large programs with measurable growth
Program management skills, including planning, dependency management, and risk management
Experience driving change and influencing team members in a matrixed organization
Translate strategy into clear plans, actions, and outcomes
Experience working with senior leaders and presenting to executive audiences
Proficiency with program and collaboration tools (such as Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel)
Demonstrated experience using AI tools to improve workflows, automate processes, and enhance decision-making (such as n8n or similar automation platforms)

Nice To Haves

PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent
Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, including integration execution
Experience in a corporate program management office (PMO) or similar strategic function
Advanced experience using AI tools to automate workflows, create insights, and improve program delivery
Experience working in high-growth environments
Experience in a SaaS (Software as a Service) company
Familiarity with financial, operational, or product metrics used to measure performance

Responsibilities

Lead programs that move Avalara's priorities, ensuring understanding, clear plans, and measurable outcomes
Build and manage program plans by defining scope, milestones, dependencies, and success metrics across multiple teams
Guide execution by aligning team members, removing blockers, and ensuring programs achieve on time results
Partner with senior leaders to define program goals, develop recommendations, and translate strategy into execution
Establish and run program operating rhythms that create visibility, accountability, and action across teams
Identify risks and resolve issues by managing trade-offs, escalations, and priorities
Support mergers and acquisitions by leading integration execution, ensuring agreement across systems, and teams
Use AI tools (such as n8n and similar workflow automation platforms) to improve program workflows, improve reporting, accelerate analysis, and enhance decision-making