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Senior Manager of Strategic Project Management leads Datasite's highest-priority cross-functional initiatives from definition through delivery, including go-to-market readiness, acquisition integration, and business systems implementations. This leader brings structure, speed, and accountability to complex, ambiguous work, and uses AI-enabled tools and practices to plan, execute, and communicate more effectively. They partner with executives and functional leaders to turn strategy into measurable outcomes.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesProgram and Project Leadership- Own end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent strategic initiatives, from business case and scoping through planning, execution, launch, and post-implementation review.
- Lead go-to-market readiness efforts, such as new product and offering launches, pricing and packaging changes, and market expansion, coordinating Product, Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Finance, Legal, and Operations.
- Lead acquisition integration programs, including Day 1 readiness, integration planning, synergy tracking, and the systems, process, people, and customer workstreams needed to deliver the deal thesis.
- Lead business systems implementations and transformations (e.g., CRM, ERP, finance, HR, and data platforms), including requirements alignment, vendor management, change management, and adoption.
Planning, Governance, and Execution- Define project charters, scope, success metrics, milestones, resourcing, and budgets; establish clear ownership and decision rights across teams.
- Build and run program governance, including steering committees, cadences, RAID (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies) management, and escalation paths.
- Proactively identify risks, interdependencies, and resource conflicts; drive resolution and make trade-off recommendations to leadership.
- Track and report progress, spend, and benefits realization; ensure initiatives deliver their intended business outcomes, not just on-time completion.
Stakeholder Management and Communication- Serve as a trusted partner to executives and functional leaders, providing clear, concise, and timely status, insight, and recommendations.
- Influence and align stakeholders without direct authority; build momentum and resolve conflict across teams with competing priorities.
- Lead change management and communications so that affected employees, customers, and partners understand and adopt new ways of working.
AI-Enabled Ways of Working and Continuous Improvement- Apply AI tools and automation to accelerate project planning, status reporting, documentation, analysis, and knowledge capture, and share effective practices across the team.
- Evaluate and help implement AI-enabled capabilities and workflows within the initiatives they lead.
- Build and continuously improve repeatable playbooks, templates, and frameworks for strategic project delivery, integration, and launch readiness.
- Mentor and guide project leads and cross-functional team members on project management best practices.
QualificationsThe ideal candidate is a proven, hands-on project and program leader who thrives in ambiguity, moves quickly, and delivers results through others. They combine strong structure and discipline with the curiosity to use AI to work smarter.
EducationBachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. MBA or advanced degree preferred. PMP, PgMP, Agile/Scrum, or Prince2 certification preferred.
ExperienceRequired- 5-10 years of progressive experience leading complex, cross-functional projects or programs, ideally in a software, SaaS, or technology environment.
- Demonstrated success delivering at least two of the following: go-to-market launches, M&A integrations, or enterprise business systems implementations.
- Track record of managing multiple initiatives at once with significant budgets, executive visibility, and many stakeholders.
- Strong command of project and program management methodologies (waterfall, agile, and hybrid) and tools, along with strong financial, analytical, and business acumen.
- Excellent written, verbal, and executive-level presentation skills, with the ability to distill complexity into clear recommendations.
- Hands-on experience using AI tools to improve productivity and project outcomes, and a clear point of view on where AI adds value in project delivery.
Preferred- Experience in M&A, financial technology, or B2B SaaS environments.
- Experience leading change management and organizational adoption efforts.
- Experience working with global, distributed teams.
Key Skills and Competencies- Strategic project and program management, with the ability to connect execution to business strategy and outcomes.
- Cross-functional leadership and influence without authority.
- Risk management, problem solving, and sound judgment under pressure.
- Data-driven decision making and fluency with business metrics, budgets, and reporting.
- AI fluency and openness to new tools, automation, and ways of working.
Key Attitudinal Characteristics- Driver: Takes ownership, sets a high pace, and relentlessly moves work to completion.
- Self-starter: Operates independently, brings structure to ambiguity, and does not wait to be told what to do.
- Highly collaborative: Builds trust across teams, shares credit, and works as a partner rather than an overseer.
- Highly communicative: Keeps stakeholders informed, communicates early and candidly, and adapts style to the audience.
- Adaptable and resilient: Stays calm under pressure and adjusts quickly as priorities shift.
- Curious and continuously improving: Embraces AI and innovation, and actively looks for better ways to work.
The base salary range represents the estimated low and high end for this position based on a good faith assessment of the role and market data at the time of posting. Consistent with applicable law, each candidate's compensation offer may vary and will be determined based on but not limited to, your geographic region, skills, qualifications, and experience along with the requirements of the position. This position may be eligible for bonuses, commissions, or overtime if applicable. Benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), a retirement savings plan, paid time off, and other employee benefits. Specific details will be provided during the interview process. Datasite reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.
$117,500.00 - $206,700.00
