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J.D. Power · 2 hours ago

Senior Program Manager

J.D. Power is seeking a highly skilled Senior Program Manager – Transformation to drive critical enterprise-wide change initiatives. This role involves working with senior executives and cross-functional leaders to translate vision into actionable programs and ensure alignment across the business.

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Responsibilities

Program Management Leadership – Oversee planning, execution, and governance for multiple transformation workstreams across brand, strategy, technology integration, and organizational culture
Cross-Functional Coordination – Partner with Marketing, Strategy, Technology, HR, and Operations leaders to ensure milestones, dependencies, and deliverables are met
Systems Integration Oversight – Work closely with IT and business leaders on ERP, CRM, HCM, and related platform migrations to ensure a seamless transition
Change Management – Collaborate with HR and Communications to drive adoption, build cultural alignment, and mitigate resistance
Visualization & Communication – Develop clear program roadmaps, dashboards, process maps, and executive updates to provide visibility on progress, risks, and decisions needed
Risk & Issue Management – Proactively identify risks, roadblocks, and interdependencies; develop mitigation plans
Executive Engagement – Support steering committee meetings, prepare briefing materials, and synthesize complex updates into concise recommendations

Qualification

Program ManagementChange ManagementProject Management ToolsExecutive EngagementBusiness AcumenCross-Functional CoordinationHigh EQVisualization SkillsEnterprise SystemsAgile CertificationPMP CertificationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

5+ years of program or project management experience, preferably in large-scale transformation, M&A integration, or enterprise change initiatives
Proven success leading multi-workstream programs spanning brand, technology, and organizational change
High EQ and exceptional interpersonal skills; proven ability to influence and collaborate across senior leadership
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage ambiguity and bring structure to unstructured environments
Expertise with project management tools (Smartsheet, Asana, Jira, or equivalent) and visualization tools (Miro, Lucidchart, PowerPoint)
Demonstrated experience creating process maps, workstream dashboards, and executive-ready materials
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect program objectives to strategic and operational outcomes

Preferred

PMP, PgMP, or Agile certifications a plus
Comfortable working in ambiguity and fast-paced environments with evolving priorities
Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and manage cross-functional stakeholders
Proven success presenting insights to senior executives and creating executive-ready materials
Familiarity with enterprise systems (e.g., Salesforce, NetSuite, Workday, etc.) is a plus

Company

J.D. Power

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J.D. Power is a global leader in consumer insights, advisory services and data and analytics.

H1B Sponsorship

J.D. Power has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (5)
2024 (2)
2023 (2)
2022 (4)
2021 (5)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Jeremy Samuel
Chief Technology Officer - Darwin Automotive - Dealership Technologies Division - JD Power
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Ben Bartosch
Manager, CPO Solutions
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