Program Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, information management, or a related field such as operations or technology
• 8+ years of experience in program management, product management, or change management
• Lead large programs with measurable growth
• Program management skills, including planning, dependency management, and risk management
• Experience driving change and influencing team members in a matrixed organization
• Translate strategy into clear plans, actions, and outcomes
• Experience working with senior leaders and presenting to executive audiences
• Proficiency with program and collaboration tools (such as Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel)
• Demonstrated experience using AI tools to improve workflows, automate processes, and enhance decision-making (such as n8n or similar automation platforms)

Nice To Haves

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, including integration execution
• Experience in a corporate program management office (PMO) or similar strategic function
• Advanced experience using AI tools to automate workflows, create insights, and improve program delivery
• Experience working in high-growth environments
• Experience in a SaaS (Software as a Service) company
• Familiarity with financial, operational, or product metrics used to measure performance

Responsibilities

• Lead programs that move Avalara's priorities, ensuring understanding, clear plans, and measurable outcomes
• Build and manage program plans by defining scope, milestones, dependencies, and success metrics across multiple teams
• Guide execution by aligning team members, removing blockers, and ensuring programs achieve on time results
• Partner with senior leaders to define program goals, develop recommendations, and translate strategy into execution
• Establish and run program operating rhythms that create visibility, accountability, and action across teams
• Identify risks and resolve issues by managing trade-offs, escalations, and priorities
• Support mergers and acquisitions by leading integration execution, ensuring agreement across systems, and teams
• Use AI tools (such as n8n and similar workflow automation platforms) to improve program workflows, improve reporting, accelerate analysis, and enhance decision-making

Benefits

• Great compensation package
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Bonuses
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance