Program Manager – Operation
Title: Program Manager – operations
Location: New York City, NY
Duration: 6 Months
Join a high-visibility operations team supporting a major product area by driving program execution, operational rigor, and clear stakeholder communications. In this role, you’ll help structure and solve ambiguous business problems, lead cross-functional initiatives end-to-end, and translate strategy into executable plans—partnering closely with functional leaders and executive stakeholders to build alignment and accelerate outcomes.
Required Skills
- Program / project management experience with end-to-end ownership (intake → planning → execution → delivery)
- Operations and business strategy experience (e.g., chief of staff, strategy & ops, management consulting, or similar)
- Executive stakeholder management: ability to influence, align, and drive decisions through clear narratives and data
- Strong analytical skills: research, data gathering, synthesis, KPI/metrics thinking, and building business insights
- Process and operating-cadence development (e.g., OKRs, QBRs, planning rhythms, stakeholder governance)
- Communication planning and execution (internal comms, leadership readouts, event/program messaging)
- Cross-functional collaboration and workflow management across multiple stakeholders
- Core capabilities: change management, systems analysis, negotiation, problem structuring, and rapid learning
Nice to Have Skills
- Advanced degree (MBA or similar)
- Experience with digital transformation, agile operating models, or technology strategy
- Exposure to “future of work” topics (operating model design, ecosystem/partner strategy, planning-cycle modernization)
- Experience building scalable frameworks/templates for planning, measurement, and execution
Preferred Education and Experience
- Experience: 6+ years in program management, strategy & operations, management consulting, corporate advisory, or similar (or 4+ years with an advanced degree)
- Executive exposure: 3+ years working directly with executive stakeholders
- Strategy execution: 2+ years developing business strategies and/or leading cross-functional initiatives
- Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred; advanced degree is a plus
If you’re ready to drive clarity, alignment, and measurable execution across high-impact initiatives, apply now to be considered for this opportunity.
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The hourly pay rate range for this position is $100.00 to $120.00 (dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location). Benefits available to full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k and commuter benefits.
Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to rkumar@synergishr.com
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Synergis is a workforce solutions partner serving thousands of businesses and job seekers nationwide. Our digital world has accelerated the need for businesses to build IT ecosystems that enable growth and innovation along with enhancing the Total Experience (TX). Synergis partners with our clients at the intersection of talent and transformation to scale their balanced teams of tech, digital and creative professionals. Learn more about Synergis at www.synergishr.com.