The University of Southern California (USC) is hiring a Sr. Director, Program & Change Management. This role is responsible for the full lifecycle of Datasite’s Strategic Initiatives and Services, including assessment, planning, and management. You will act as a leader for the largest Strategic Initiative Project Sponsor and manage a team of Program/Project Managers overseeing additional initiatives.
What You'll Do
- Lead, direct, and facilitate all activities for successful delivery of each Strategic Initiative.
- Foster strong cross-functional collaboration and teamwork.
- Partner with Functional Teams leadership and EPMO Program & Project Managers to ensure effective governance.
- Partner with PMO teams to define and implement project/program management best practices and success metrics.
- Ensure all Strategic Initiatives projects have the right EPMO support to deliver within scope, time, and budget.
- Guide teams through weekly and monthly planning, decision-making, and risk management.
- Work with teams to define strategic opportunities, determine portfolio direction, and resolve escalations.
- Lead creation of Program/Change Management for Monthly Business Review assessments.
- Manage a team of Sr. Director Partners to ensure consistency, quality, and delivery of all deliverables.
- Act as a Change Agent to transform Datasite’s operating model.
- Direct Strategic Initiatives business and product portfolio planning and success measurement.
- Lead and oversee weekly and monthly Strategic Initiatives leadership meetings and conduct quarterly reviews to the SVP EPMO.
- Lead high-level sessions for cross-program planning, dependency, and risk management.
- Develop and lead a team of Program/Project Managers to drive planning and execution.
- Review/approve programs throughout their End-to-end lifecycle in conformance to EPMO guidelines.
- Act as the communications conduit to executive sponsors and the enterprise steering committee.
- Escalate risks and decisions appropriately to executive sponsors and the SVP EPMO.
- Track and assess Strategic Initiatives team performance against budget and Long-Range Planning goals.
- Be accountable to the EPMO team and Strategic Initiatives Project Sponsors.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Business Operations, Engineering, or related work experience.
- 8+ years of relevant experience and acumen at a leading technology company.
- 8+ years driving strategic initiatives from planning through program execution.
- 8+ years in a leadership position with a thorough understanding of product and software development lifecycle processes.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, relationship building, program management, change management, and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced cross-functional matrixed organization.
- A high level of integrity and respect for all teammates and stakeholders.
Nice to Have
- Advanced Degrees and Additional Training.
- Smartsheet/Jira experience.
- Prosci or Adkar certification.
Team & Environment
You will manage 15-50 Program/Project Managers in a direct/matrixed organization and report to the SVP EPMO.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $141,700.00 - $247,700.00
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off
- Other employee benefits
- Eligible for bonuses, commissions, or overtime if applicable
Work Mode
This position is onsite.
USC is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
