Senior Program Manager

Acrisure • Grand Rapids, MI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Program Manager, Legal, Risk, and Regulatory Affairs will be responsible for managing and delivering complex, large-scale programs from initiation through completion across the legal, compliance, and enterprise risk functions. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, senior leaders, and external partners to drive strategic initiatives, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure alignment with business and regulatory objectives.

Requirements

• Demonstrated program or project management experience in a large, complex organization, preferably within legal, compliance, or risk management functions.
• Strong collaborator who quickly builds trust and effective working relationships with senior leaders, attorneys, compliance professionals, and cross-functional partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distill complex legal or regulatory concepts into clear, actionable information for varied audiences.
• Proven ability to synthesize data and metrics into meaningful insights and impactful executive reporting.
• Motivated self-starter who anticipates needs, drives solutions, and identifies opportunities to enhance efficiency across Legal, Risk, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with teams across geographies and time zones.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal Studies, Risk Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing and leading cross-functional projects or programs in a legal, compliance, or corporate risk environment.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills required, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.

Nice To Haves

• Experience utilizing project management tools/software (e.g., Monday.com, Smartsheet, or similar) preferred.
• Experience in legal operations, regulatory compliance programs, or enterprise risk management strongly preferred.
• Global or multinational experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including Legal, Compliance, Risk Management, Finance, and other corporate functions to ensure alignment on goals, resourcing, and timelines.
• Translate enterprise-wide legal, risk, and regulatory priorities into detailed project and program plans with defined milestones, timelines, and success criteria.
• Lead program execution by coordinating with internal teams, external counsel, vendors, and consultants to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within scope.
• Maintain open, consistent, and transparent communication with stakeholders, clearly conveying project goals, progress updates, and potential risks or barriers.
• Develop and manage stakeholder communications that promote clarity, accountability, and shared understanding of complex regulatory or legal topics.
• Identify and proactively manage potential risks and compliance gaps; develop mitigation strategies and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Partner across Legal Operations, Risk, and PMO teams to establish program governance frameworks, tracking mechanisms, and reporting dashboards to improve visibility, efficiency, and decision-making.
• Support strategic initiatives such as regulatory readiness efforts, policy harmonization, contract management optimization, and enterprise risk management enhancements.

Benefits

• Physical Wellness: Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; fertility benefits; wellness resources; and paid sick time.
• Mental Wellness: Generous paid time off and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a complimentary Calm app subscription.
• Financial Wellness: Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; commuter benefits; and employee discount programs.
• Family Care: Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options; and pet insurance coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees