Sr. Program Manager

WellSky•Overland Park, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Program Manager leads complex, cross‑functional programs that drive the success of the marketing organization. This role oversees strategic planning, execution, and governance across technical operations and go‑to‑market initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives. As the leader of Marketing’s program and project management function, this position establishes best practices, drives process excellence, and provides teams with the tools and support needed for effective project delivery. The Senior Program Manager partners closely with executive leaders and cross‑functional teams to guide programs from concept through completion, with a strong focus on performance measurement and continuous improvement. This role is based at WellSky’s World Headquarters in Overland Park, KS.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
At least 8-12 years of relevant work experience
Proficient in Smartsheet

Nice To Haves

Smartsheet certification
PMP or similar project/program management certification
People management experience

Responsibilities

Provide end‑to‑end leadership across programs by aligning initiatives with organizational strategy, objectives, and priorities while guiding teams to achieve key milestones.
Establish, monitor, and manage program schedules, budgets, scope, and resources, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies throughout the program lifecycle.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with executive leadership, business partners, and cross‑functional stakeholders to drive alignment, collaboration, and successful outcomes.
Prepare and deliver regular, executive‑level reporting that communicates program performance, timelines, risks, budgets, and key outcomes.
Lead cross‑functional execution from planning through delivery, ensuring adherence to best practices in program and project management.
Implement, standardize, and continuously improve program management processes, workflows, and tools to enhance efficiency, transparency, and scalability.
Leverage lessons learned and industry best practices to improve program delivery and organizational effectiveness.
Identify, secure, and manage external vendors or partners as needed to support program success.
Serve as a subject matter expert in program and project management, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to program managers, project managers, and cross‑functional teams.
Perform other duties as assigned.