Tekion

Senior Manager, Managed Programs

Tekion$135K — $160K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in program/project management
  • 3+ years in people management or large-scale initiative leadership
  • Bachelor's degree; PMP, Agile, or equivalent preferred
  • Proven track record managing complex, cross-functional programs
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
  • Familiarity with program management tools (Jira, Asana, etc.)
  • Experience in SaaS, tech, or enterprise project delivery preferred

Responsibilities

  • Manage planning and delivery of high-impact programs across multiple teams
  • Lead a team of program/project managers for development and quality
  • Collaborate with senior stakeholders to establish program goals and metrics
  • Implement standardized tools and processes for consistent execution
  • Track and report on program performance, risks, and milestones
  • Identify opportunities for operational improvements in the portfolio
  • Act as escalation point for program-level issues and blockers

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and generous stock options
  • 100% employer-paid top-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Unlimited PTO, parental leave, and free snacks and beverages
  • Work alongside top talents from leading Silicon Valley companies
  • Join an early-stage start-up focused on hyper-growth
  • Engage with cutting-edge, home-grown technologies
  • Dynamic work environment with a strong community sense
  • Open culture promoting innovation and performance
  • Career growth and development opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Introduction:

Lead cross-functional programs and manage a team of program and project managers to deliver business-critical initiatives. Drive alignment across teams, ensure execution against strategic priorities, and scale program delivery practices through operational excellence and leadership.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Manages the planning and delivery of high-impact programs that span multiple teams or departments.
  • Leads a team of program/project managers, overseeing their development, execution quality, and career growth.
  • Collaborates with senior stakeholders to define program goals, timelines, success metrics, and dependencies.
  • Ensures consistency in program execution by implementing and reinforcing standardized tools and processes.
  • Tracks and reports on program performance, resource usage, risks, and milestones.
  • Identifies opportunities for operational improvements across the program portfolio.
  • Acts as an escalation point for program-level issues and cross-functional blockers.
Basic Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of experience in program or project management
  • 3+ years of experience in people management or leading large-scale initiatives
  • Bachelor's degree required; PMP, Agile, or equivalent certifications preferred
  • Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs in fast-paced environments
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
  • Proficiency in program management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, MS Project)
  • Experience in SaaS, tech, or enterprise project delivery preferred


Perks & Benefits
  • Competitive compensation and generous stock options
  • 100% employer-paid top-of-the-line medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Great benefits including unlimited PTO, parental leave and free snacks and beverages
  • The opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds from Silicon Valley's most dominant and successful companies
  • Be part of an early stage, hyper-growth start-up with the opportunity to grow and prosper
  • Work on the latest and coolest technologies - everything is home-grown and built ground-up
  • A dynamic work environment with a strong sense of community and collaboration
  • The open and transparent culture that encourages innovation, rewards performance and discourages hierarchy
  • Exciting opportunities for career growth and development

Current Tekion Employees: Please apply via the Internal Job Board in Ashby

Note: Tekion recently transitioned to a new recruiting tool and we appreciate your patience and feedback as we adjust to our new system!

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