The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

FamilySearch Senior Program Manager

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints • $100K — $130K *
Salt Lake City, UT 84118In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
11 - 15 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field
  • 12 years of experience in product management or operations leadership, or a combination of 16 years of education and experience
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively
  • Exceptional leadership and organizational skills
  • Advanced experience in program evaluation

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with senior leaders to define program impact and strategic objectives
  • Manage and oversee project teams, coordinating cross-project initiatives
  • Analyze and mitigate program risks to ensure success
  • Prepare and present program reports for stakeholders
  • Identify needs from cross-functional teams and external partners
  • Develop and oversee project budgets, ensuring goals are met
  • Coordinate with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
  • Development of skills in high-stakes project management
  • Exposure to strategic planning and decision-making processes
  • Access to advanced training and professional development opportunities
  • Potential for career advancement within the organization
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Program Manager will work with senior leaders (may include the Managing Director, senior directors, and General Authorities) in defining and articulating the impact of the designated program as well as identifying the path moving forward to meet the strategic objectives of the department.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with project sponsor (may include the Managing Director, senior directors, and General Authorities), cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives.
  • Manage program and project teams and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives to achieve designated objectives.
  • Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks to achieve program results.
  • Produce program reports for management and stakeholders.
  • Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors.
  • Develop and manage the budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives.
  • Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department.


Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field
  • 12 years of experience in product management, operations leadership, or related field, or related experience
    • or an equivalent combination of education and experience (16 years total).
  • Proven competence in leading complex, cross-functional teams.
  • Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills
  • Advanced experience with program evaluation.


Preferred:
  • Demonstrated experience with successful change management.
  • Preference given to those with program management experience.
  • PMP or similar certification


About The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly referred to as the LDS Church or Mormon Church, is a nontrinitarian, Christian restorationist church that considers itself to be the restoration of the original church founded by Jesus Christ. The church is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, and has established congregations and built temples worldwide. With over 16 million members, it is the fourth-largest Christian denomination in the United States and the largest denomination originating in the Latter Day Saint movement. The church's teachings emphasize the importance of family, traditional gender roles, and missionary work. The church also operates a number of charitable and educational institutions, including Brigham Young University, the largest religious university in the United States.
Learn more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Size
189,000 employees
Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
NASDAQ
None
* Ladders Estimates

Similar Jobs

Ad banner background

Get Ready For Your
Next Interview

More Jobs at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

More Education, Government & Non-Profit Jobs

Find similar FamilySearch Senior Program Manager jobs:

NationwideSalt Lake City, UT