Manager, Enterprise Program
SES
Mclean, VA · Posted October 27, 2026
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Manager, Enterprise Program
ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
This is a key role within the Enterprise Program Management Office. This role will focus on enterprise transformation to drive strategic cross-functional initiatives within SES. The role involves leading and managing a group of related projects to achieve strategic objectives and benefits, as well as contributing to the execution of complex, top-priority projects across the enterprise. The incumbent is expected to oversee the program scope, schedule, budget, quality, artefacts, program and/or project teams, stakeholders, communication, issues, and risks. The right candidate will have enterprise transformation experience, the ability to navigate and resolve ambiguity, and the communication skills to make complex initiatives understandable to leadership.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS
Lead and manage a group of related projects to achieve strategic objectives and benefits, within the PMO scope.
Oversee the program scope, schedule, budget, quality, artefacts, program team, stakeholders, communication, issues, and risks.
Report to the Executive Sponsor and to the Executive Steering Committee on the delivery of the Program.
Provide guidance and support to project managers and oversee the integrated project plan and budget.
Manage constraints and interdependencies across programs and secure program resources.
Surface enterprise risks, trade-offs, and decision needs.
Manage Program communications and stakeholder engagement.
Manage and resolve program- and project-level risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies and monitor and report on program status, financial performance, and expected benefits.
Drive repeatable governance and reporting discipline and facilitate updates to Program Roadmaps.
Assess proposed changes for impacts to scope, schedule, cost, resources, risks, dependencies, and expected benefits.
Facilitate executive and working-level governance forums, ensuring that decisions, actions, owners, and target dates are clearly documented and followed through.
COMPETENCIES
Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
Proven expertise and track record in complex, technical, project and program management.
Ability to lead through influence and drive accountability without formal ownership of all resources.
Proficiency in using and administering modern project management tools.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, facilitating effective cross-team collaboration.
Proactive problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing circumstances.
Solid knowledge of demand management and project/program lifecycle process management.
Effective conflict resolution skills, with an ability to explore all feasible avenues before escalation.
Ability to work largely autonomously, tackling problems and developing strategies to overcome obstacles and challenges.
Basic AI literacy and curiosity, with the ability to identify practical uses of AI and automation in program planning, analysis, reporting, governance, and decision support while recognizing relevant data, security, and responsible-use considerations.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Minimum 10 years of applicable professional experience, preferably in program management, transformation, or a comparable role within a technology or space-driven company.
Demonstrated experience leading complex, large-scale, cross-fucntional projects or programs involving multiple business functions, geographies, and senior stakeholders.
Project Management or Agile certification is preferred; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
Proven ability to establish governance, integrate plans across workstreams, manage dependencies, and provide objective exeucutive-level reporting.
Proficiency with modern project management tools and technologies.
Experience using AI-enabled productivity, analytics, or project management tools is preferred but not required.
The salary range for this full-time position is $ 134,880 - $185,500
Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and geographic location. Individual compensation within the range is determined based on work location and a variety of factors, including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and relevant education or training.
Additional compensation and benefits may apply depending on the location and terms of employment.
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