Program Manager (Strategic Programs)

Catapult Solutions Group

$130K — $155K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional SaaS programs
  • Proven ability to build and scale new initiatives from the ground up
  • Experience creating clarity in ambiguous environments
  • Expertise in program governance and decision frameworks
  • Strong business mindset with analytical skills
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority

Responsibilities

  • Architect and execute multi-organization programs
  • Design and launch initiatives aligned with strategic objectives
  • Build and lead teams to ensure operational excellence
  • Drive flawless execution utilizing metrics and risk management
  • Connect business unit strategies into a cohesive narrative
  • Partner with senior leadership for progress updates and strategic recommendations
  • Identify and prioritize high-impact initiatives while managing trade-offs

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Support for work-life balance
  • Collaborative and inclusive company culture
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Overview


This role is responsible for building and leading complex, cross-functional programs from the ground up, driving strategic initiatives across Intuit's Global Business Solutions Group (GBSG). The ideal candidate is a highly strategic program leader with a strong business mindset who excels at creating structure from ambiguity, influencing senior leaders, and delivering measurable business outcomes. Candidates with prior management consulting experience (e.g., PwC, Accenture, or other top-tier consulting firms) are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Program Design & Strategy

  • Architect multi-organization programs from inception through execution.
  • Design, structure, and launch new initiatives aligned with GBSG strategic objectives.
  • Ensure every workstream is clearly owned, sequenced, and connected to overall business goals.
Team Leadership & Operational Excellence

  • Build the right teams to execute strategic initiatives.
  • Establish operational discipline across programs.
  • Define clear roles, accountability, and workflows that keep teams aligned and executing efficiently.
Program Execution

  • Drive flawless execution using metrics, operating principles, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure initiatives remain on track and deliver measurable business outcomes for global customers.
Strategic Storytelling & Executive Influence

  • Connect GBSG business unit, portfolio, and program strategies into a cohesive narrative.
  • Use data and influence to drive organizational alignment and executive buy-in.
  • Present strategic recommendations that support business priorities.
Executive Partnership

  • Partner regularly with senior leadership.
  • Align on priorities, provide progress updates, and deliver strategic recommendations.
  • Build trust and secure executive sponsorship for key initiatives.
Prioritization & Decision Making

  • Identify and prioritize the highest-impact initiatives.
  • Manage trade-offs across competing priorities.
  • Escalate key decisions with clear recommendations supported by data and rationale.
Communication

  • Deliver concise, impactful communications to audiences at all levels, including:
    • Front-line managers
    • Cross-functional teams
    • Senior executives
  • Ensure stakeholders understand strategy, execution status, risks, and next steps.
Risk Management & Adaptability

  • Anticipate program risks and potential roadblocks.
  • Navigate competing priorities and stakeholder interests.
  • Adjust plans quickly while maintaining team alignment and momentum.
Skills / Qualifications

Program & Strategy

  • 8+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional SaaS programs.
  • Proven ability to build and scale new initiatives from the ground up.
  • Experience creating clarity in ambiguous environments.
  • Strong program design and execution capabilities.
Operational Excellence

  • Expertise in:
    • Program governance
    • Decision frameworks
    • Execution tracking
    • Operating models
  • Strong operational and organizational discipline.
Business & Analytical Skills

  • Strong business mindset.
  • Skilled at using data to:
    • Drive strategic conversations
    • Align leaders
    • Communicate risks and recommendations
  • Ability to balance long-term strategy with short-term operational execution.
Executive Presence

  • Demonstrated ability to:
    • Build trust with senior leaders
    • Secure stakeholder buy-in
    • Present to executive audiences with confidence
  • Comfortable managing relationships both upward and across organizations.
Communication

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong strategic storytelling abilities.
  • Ability to translate complex strategies into clear, actionable narratives.
Leadership & Collaboration

  • Proven ability to influence without direct authority.
  • Strong relationship-building skills.
  • Effective conflict management and stakeholder alignment.
  • Passion for delivering customer-focused business outcomes.
Preferred Experience

  • Prior management consulting experience, especially with firms such as:
    • PwC
    • Accenture
    • Other top-tier consulting firms
  • Experience leading enterprise SaaS transformation or strategic initiatives.
Ideal Candidate

  • Strategic program leader with a strong consulting or business transformation background who thrives in ambiguous environments.
  • Experienced in building programs, teams, and governance structures from scratch while driving cross-functional execution.
  • Comfortable partnering with senior executives, influencing without authority, and translating business strategy into operational results.
  • Possesses strong executive presence, operational rigor, and a customer-first mindset focused on delivering measurable impact.

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