Sr. Program Manager

Syner-G•Norwood, MA

18h•$160,000 - $190,000•Remote

About The Position

Syner-G is seeking a Sr. Program Manager to provide executive-level leadership, strategic direction, and oversight across large, complex capital programs involving multiple projects, cross-functional workstreams, and diverse stakeholder groups. This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining program governance, driving organizational alignment, managing program-level risks and financials, and ensuring capital initiatives are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with regulatory and business requirements. The Sr. Program Manager serves as a trusted advisor to client leadership, guiding long-term capital planning, execution strategy, and continuous improvement across the program lifecycle.

Requirements

18+ years of experience in capital project management, program management, engineering leadership, or related roles.
Extensive experience managing large-scale capital programs involving multiple projects, stakeholders, and technical disciplines.
Experience working in regulated or complex environments such as biotech, pharmaceutical, industrial, or advanced manufacturing.
Deep understanding of capital project lifecycles, design coordination, construction execution, commissioning, and operational readiness.
Experience with program governance, risk management, resource planning, financial oversight, and executive communication.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex stakeholder environments.
Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
Proficiency with program and project management tools, scheduling software, and reporting platforms.
Strategic thinker with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive program execution in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional partners.
Ability to lead through ambiguity and guide teams toward clear, actionable outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related technical field preferred.
PMP, PgMP, or similar program management certification is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide senior-level leadership and direction across complex capital programs, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, technical requirements, and client objectives.
Develop and oversee program governance structures, communication frameworks, reporting systems, and decision-making processes.
Lead program planning activities including scope definition, prioritization, resource planning, and long-range capital forecasting.
Oversee program schedules, milestones, interdependencies, and resource allocation across multiple concurrent projects.
Identify and manage program-level risks, issues, and constraints, ensuring mitigation strategies are developed and implemented.
Coordinate and align cross-functional teams including engineering, construction, operations, procurement, finance, quality, and safety.
Review and approve program documentation including design packages, technical deliverables, construction plans, and compliance documentation.
Facilitate communication between internal teams, external partners, contractors, and executive stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment.
Lead executive-level program reviews, steering committee meetings, and strategic planning sessions.
Ensure program activities comply with applicable codes, standards, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures.
Oversee program budgets, forecasts, financial performance, and cost-control strategies.
Manage program-level change control processes, ensuring impacts are evaluated, documented, and communicated.
Support commissioning, qualification, and operational readiness activities across the program.
Prepare program reports, dashboards, and executive summaries to communicate progress, risks, and performance indicators.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, organizational learning, and long-term capital program optimization.
Provide mentorship and leadership to project managers, engineers, and program support staff.