Ascensus

Business Program Manager

Ascensus$95K — $115K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Communications, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in Program Management, Customer Success, Operations, Software Implementation, or Enablement.
  • Proven track record managing cross-functional business initiatives.
  • Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Familiarity with SaaS products and software deployment processes.

Responsibilities

  • Own onboarding programs from planning through execution.
  • Define program goals and success metrics.
  • Partner with various teams to ensure onboarding readiness.
  • Coordinate multiple workstreams across organizations.
  • Analyze onboarding workflows for automation opportunities.
  • Develop key performance indicators and present insights to leaders.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous improvement and development in program management.
  • Exposure to varied departments and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Leadership opportunity as an internal Subject Matter Expert (SME).
  • Involvement in change management initiatives for new tools and processes.
  • Work in a culture that emphasizes People Matter, Quality First, and Integrity Always.
Full Job Description
Program Leadership

  • Own end-to-end onboarding programs from planning through execution and continuous improvement.
  • Define program goals, success metrics, milestones, and governance models.
  • Develop scalable onboarding frameworks, processes, and playbooks.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Product, Relationship Management, Software Development, Sales, Service, Implementation, Commercial Software Support, and Training teams to ensure onboarding readiness.
  • Serve as an internal SME for post-implementation issue resolution.
  • Coordinate multiple workstreams and dependencies across organizations.
  • Drive stakeholder alignment and executive communications.

Process Improvement

  • Analyze onboarding workflows and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.
  • Create standardized operating procedures, templates, and best practices.
  • Lead change management initiatives supporting new tools and business processes.

Metrics and Reporting

  • Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including:
    • Time-to-productivity
    • Software adoption rates
    • Onboarding completion rates
    • Customer satisfaction (CSAT)
    • Retention metrics
    • SLA compliance
  • Present insights and recommendations to business leaders.
  • Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.
  • The I-Client philosophy and the Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always® should be visible in your actions on a day-to-day basis showing your support of our organizational culture.


Supervision

  • N/A


Section 3: Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Communications, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in Program Management, Customer Success, Operations, Software Implementation, or Enablement.
  • Experience managing cross-functional business initiatives.
  • Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience with SaaS products and software deployment processes.

Preferred

  • PMP, Agile, Scrum, or certification.
  • Experience with CRM, Chorus or onboarding platforms.
  • Data analysis and dashboard development experience.

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For all virtual remote positions, in order to ensure associates can effectively perform their job duties with no distractions, we require an uninterrupted virtual work space and there is also an expectation of family care being in place during business hours. Additionally, there is an internet work speed requirement of 25 MBps or better for individual use. If more than one person is utilizing the same internet connection in the same household or building, then a stronger connection is required. If you are unsure of your internet speed, please check with your service provider. Note: For call center roles specifically, it is a requirement to either hardwire your equipment directly to the internet router or ensure your workstation is in close proximity to the router. Please ensure that you are able to meet these expectations before applying.

About Ascensus

Ascensus is a financial services company that provides retirement, health, and education savings plans to individuals and businesses. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Dresher, Pennsylvania. Ascensus has over 4,000 employees and serves more than 12 million customers nationwide. The company offers a wide range of retirement plan solutions, including 401(k), 403(b), and IRA plans. Ascensus is committed to helping its customers save for retirement and achieve their financial goals. The company has received several awards for its excellent customer service and innovative products.
Learn more about Ascensus
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1980

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