Staff Program Manager

TriNet•Atlanta, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation insurance. TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you’re passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients’ business success with extraordinary HR. Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that many potential applicants discourage themselves from applying to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. TriNet always strives to hire the most qualified candidate for a particular role, ensuring we deliver outstanding results for our small and medium-size customers. So if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, nobody’s perfect – and we encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. 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
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
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