Team Sparq is committed to creating high-quality tech careers while helping clients accelerate their digital transformation journey. We are committed to being an inclusive workplace, maintaining a culture of equitable, diverse employment and advancement company-wide.

C2C is not available

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Why you will enjoy Mondays again:

• Opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues in a fun, creative environment
• Progressive career journey and opportunity for advancement
• Continuous development through training and mentorship programs
• Exposure to modern technologies across various industries in an agile environment
• Flexibility to work remotely, onsite or a hybrid of both as desired
• Opportunity to give back in your local community
• Competitive salary + bonus opportunities
• Robust benefits package, matching 401(k) plan, and substantial PTO
• Tuition reimbursement

A Day in the Life:

We are looking for a highly motivated, analytical, and strategic individual for the role of Principal Program Manager, who is also resourceful, detail-oriented, and proactive in driving key initiatives across the organization.

The role will collaborate with our client's VP of Digital Technology and will serve in a key leadership role responsible for ensuring efficient operation and strategic alignment of the client's business initiatives. This role is responsible for the following activities:

• Owning the rhythm of the business and leading various aspects of it including providing insights and analysis to assist in strategic discussions and decision making, and tracking follow through.
• Thought partner to the VP of Digital Technology on key strategic initiatives; lead or support special projects, or initiatives, driving cross-functional collaboration and ensuring successful outcomes.
• Maintain and monitor business health scorecard on key delivery performance metrics to track progress towards goals. Provide clear project status reporting for leadership.
• Run weekly calls with cross-functional leaders and stakeholders.
• Serve as an escalation point, ensuring any risks to timeline are resolved promptly and effectively.
• Provide decision-making support through analysis and recommendations.
• Evaluate market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging opportunities to inform strategic decision-making.
• Develop prioritization framework for strategic priorities, streamline cross-functional rituals to hold functional and business stakeholders accountable towards the outcomes.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials for executive meetings, leadership offsites and board presentations.

What it takes:

• 10+ years in business operations, business or general management, management consulting, investment banking, or a similar role, ideally within a fast-paced environment.
• High emotional intelligence (EQ) with a proven ability to influence and collaborate with all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong executive presence and strategic maturity.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strategic thinker with robust business acumen and financial analysis capabilities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, problem-solving attitude.
• Adaptable, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability in driving results.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Sparq is proud to offer equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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