Senior Strategic Program Manager

Motional•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a high visibility, pivotal role for an analytically-minded and highly organized individual to directly support the Chief of Staff (CoS) and executive team in driving key strategic initiatives across the company. The ideal candidate will blend a technical foundation with proven project management or strategy expertise to effectively coordinate complex, cross-functional efforts and manage critical communication workflows.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in a fast-growth environment, ideally within a strategy consulting firm, internal corporate strategy team, Program Management Office (PMO), or an operational role with a strategic focus.
High Autonomy & Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic, fluid environment. Comfortable operating with limited information, making sound judgement calls, and executing independently with minimal supervision.
Technical Background: Demonstrated understanding of technical concepts, engineering workflows, or data analysis (e.g., a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field).
Project Management Acumen: Proven ability to manage complex projects, shepherd multiple stakeholders and competing priorities, from inception to completion.
Analytical & Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to think analytically, structure complex arguments, clearly communicate (written and verbal) and to conduct persuasive narratives for executive and external audiences.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a fast paced technology sector.
Basic understanding of financial statements and corporate governance to effectively support shareholder communications.

Responsibilities

Lead Project Management: Own the coordination, tracking, and communication of high-priority strategic projects that span multiple internal teams (e.g., Engineering, Operations, Finance, People, Legal) and organizational levels.
Cross-Functional Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for the CoS with departmental leads, proactively ensuring alignment, surfacing and unblocking roadblocks, and maintaining momentum on key initiatives.
Meeting Management: Prepare agendas, presentations, and follow-up documentation for internal strategy reviews and project steering committee meetings with minimal guidance.
Shareholder Communication Support: Conduct analytical review and drafting/editing of responses to high-stakes internal and external communications, particularly emails and reports directed to shareholders, executive leadership, and the Board of Directors.
Information Synthesis: Digest complex technical, financial, and operational information into clear, concise, and strategic summaries that drive executive consumption and decision-making.
Executive Briefing: Prepare the CoS for critical meetings by delivering timely and relevant research, talking points, and data-driven insights.
Prioritization Support: Partner with the CoS in managing and prioritizing their strategic calendar, aligning time and resources with the company's highest priorities.
Process Improvement: Identify and continuously implement efficiencies in organizational processes and reporting structures to streamline the CoS office operations.
Ad-Hoc Analysis: Conduct rapid, targeted research and analysis on emerging business opportunities or threats to inform strategic planning. Comfort with ambiguous, fast-moving, and challenging special projects.