Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives

$160000 - $180000 per year | Irving, TX | On-site | Permanent

Turn strategy into results by leading the enterprise programs that drive margin, productivity and scale across a fast-growing national company. A bit about us:

We’re a national leader in electrical testing, maintenance, engineering and repair services, keeping critical power systems safe and reliable for utilities, data centers and industrial facilities. With branches across North America and continued investment in growth, we’re building the systems and processes to scale the business.

Why join us?

Sit at the center of an enterprise transformation with direct visibility to senior leadership.

Lead programs that measurably move margin, productivity and growth.

Work across every function:
Operations, Finance, Sales, IT and HR.

Hybrid schedule, with three days a week in our Las Colinas office.

Competitive compensation and real room to grow as the company scales.

Job Details

Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Department:
Transformation

Reports To:

Chief Transformation Officer

Location:

Dallas, TX (Hybrid, 3 days per week)

Type:
Full-time, Exempt

Role Summary

The Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives leads enterprise programs that turn strategic priorities into coordinated execution across multiple projects, work streams and functions. Sitting within the Transformation organization, this role establishes program structure, governance, milestones and success measures so initiatives deliver measurable improvements in margin, productivity, scalability and operational performance.

You will be the central program owner for planning, cross-functional alignment, executive visibility, risk management and benefits realization, keeping every project tied to business outcomes with clear accountability.

Key Responsibilities Program and Project Leadership

• Lead end-to-end program management for strategic initiatives, coordinating related projects and work streams to achieve defined business outcomes.
• Build and maintain integrated roadmaps, milestones, dependencies, resource plans, risks and key decision points.
• Serve as project manager for selected initiatives, owning plans, timelines, deliverables, stakeholder coordination and follow-through from launch to completion.
• Run program governance, including steering committees, executive reviews, operating rhythms, RACI structures and escalation paths.
• Manage scope, schedule, resource and priority trade-offs, recommending corrective action when needed.

Benefits Realization and Performance

• Define objectives, success criteria, KPIs and benefits realization plans with Finance and business leaders.
• Track progress against milestones, financial targets and operational outcomes, surfacing risks early.
• Build executive-ready dashboards, scorecards and updates covering status, risks, decisions needed and value delivered.
• Lead recurring program reviews and post-implementation benefit validation.

Cross-Functional Orchestration

• Lead program teams spanning Operations, Finance, Sales, IT, HR and other functions.
• Act as the primary point of coordination across business owners, project leads, technical teams and vendors.
• Drive alignment across competing priorities through structured planning, dependency management and decision facilitation.

Change Enablement and Adoption

• Partner with change management and communications on rollout planning, training and adoption tracking.
• Build change readiness, cutover planning and sustainment milestones into project plans.
• Track adoption so delivered solutions turn into realized business value.

Qualifications Required

• 8 to 12+ years in program management, strategic initiatives, transformation or related roles leading complex, cross-functional programs.
• Proven success…