Staff Program Manager

TriNet•Atlanta, GA

13d•$89,600 - $168,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Program Manager leads complex, cross-functional transformation programs that support TriNet’s strategic priorities. This role brings business, product, technology, and operational teams together to manage roadmaps, resources, milestones, dependencies, risks, and organizational readiness within a value-stream model. The ideal candidate is a trusted adviser and influential leader who can turn strategy into coordinated execution and measurable business outcomes. The Staff Program Manager is responsible for leading the execution of complex, cross-functional transformation programs aligned with TriNet’s strategic priorities and business goals. Working within a value-stream model, this role connects strategy to execution by coordinating teams, resources, milestones, dependencies, risks, and organizational readiness across multiple initiatives and lines of business. The Staff Program Manager partners with program sponsors, business leaders, product teams, technology teams, operations, and other stakeholders to define success, establish effective governance, and maintain alignment throughout the program lifecycle. The role facilitates decision-making, resolves competing priorities, and ensures that stakeholder requirements are reflected in both the proposed solution and the delivery plan.

Requirements

Significant program-management experience
Demonstrated leadership of large-scale transformation programs involving multiple related projects
Strong executive communication skills
Strong stakeholder management skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong negotiation skills
Strong facilitation skills
Strong organizational skills
Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced environment
Ability to balance competing priorities
Ability to work with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization
Knowledge of agile methodologies

Nice To Haves

PMP certification
Advanced experience with program-management and collaboration tools such as Monday.com, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Leading complex programs that may span multiple business functions and related projects
Translating strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps, milestones, and delivery plans
Managing day-to-day program activities, resources, interdependencies, risks, and issues
Establishing governance that keeps sponsors and key stakeholders appropriately informed and engaged
Defining success criteria with stakeholders and aligning program teams around targeted outcomes
Preparing clear status reports, proposals, requirements, presentations, and executive communications
Facilitating productive program discussions and guiding teams toward timely decisions and outcomes
Applying critical thinking to dependencies across business, operations, people, process, and technology
Anticipating delivery challenges and implementing effective risk-mitigation strategies
Supporting business readiness and change-management considerations throughout delivery
Building trusted relationships and influencing stakeholders and cross-functional teams without direct authority
Promoting consistent program-management practices, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement
Using TriNet’s end-to-end Value Creation process and stage-gate guidelines while supporting agile delivery and iterative value realization