Workforce Strategy Program Manager

Role: Workforce Strategy Program Manager

Location : New York, NY - 4 days a week onsite

Duration : 6+ Months

We are seeking an experienced Workforce Strategy Program Manager with strong expertise in strategic planning, integrated planning, and program execution . The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and managing integrated strategic plans that align workforce initiatives, business priorities, resources, timelines, dependencies, and key deliverables across multiple workstreams.

This role requires the ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable program plans, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, track progress against milestones, identify risks and interdependencies, and provide leadership with clear visibility into program performance and outcomes.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in strategy execution, integrated program planning, governance, and executive stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of integrated strategic plans aligned with business objectives, workforce priorities, and organizational goals.

Translate strategic initiatives into actionable roadmaps, milestones, deliverables, timelines, and measurable outcomes.

Coordinate planning across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment of scope, resources, dependencies, schedules, and business priorities.

Partner with business leaders, HR, Finance, Strategy, and Program Management teams to align workforce strategy with broader organizational plans.

Establish and maintain integrated program plans, tracking progress, milestones, critical dependencies, risks, issues, and decisions.

Drive strategic planning sessions, working groups, and leadership reviews to ensure cross-functional alignment and timely execution.

Identify gaps between strategic objectives and execution plans, recommend corrective actions, and drive resolution of roadblocks.

Develop program governance frameworks, reporting structures, dashboards, and executive-level status reports.

Monitor program performance against strategic objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), milestones, and expected business outcomes.

Assess resource requirements, capacity constraints, and workforce implications to support effective integrated planning.

Proactively manage risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies across interconnected initiatives.

Facilitate decision-making by preparing executive presentations, strategic updates, and data-driven recommendations.

Drive continuous improvement in strategic planning processes, program governance, and execution effectiveness.

Ensure that strategic plans remain aligned with changing business priorities and communicate impacts to relevant stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Strategy, or a related field.

7+ years of experience in strategy execution, integrated planning, program management, or strategic business transformation .

Demonstrated experience developing and managing integrated strategic plans across multiple workstreams or initiatives .

Strong understanding of strategic planning frameworks, program roadmaps, milestone management, and cross-functional dependencies.

Experience translating high-level strategic objectives into detailed execution plans with clear ownership, timelines, and measurable outcomes.

Proven ability to coordinate stakeholders across business, operations, finance, HR, technology, or other functional teams.

Strong expertise in program governance, risk and issue management, status reporting, and executive communications.

Advanced analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with project planning and reporting tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or Power BI is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in enterprise strategy, workforce strategy, operating model transformation, or organizational planning.

Experience managing integrated plans for large-scale, complex strategic programs.

Familiarity with portfolio management, strategic initiative tracking, and resource planning.

Experience preparing executive-level presentations, steering committee materials, and leadership updates.

PMP, PgMP, or other relevant program management certifications are a plus.

Key Skills

Strategy Development and Execution

Integrated Strategic Planning

Integrated Program Planning and Roadmaps

Program and Portfolio Management

Cross-Functional Workstream Coordination

Milestone and Dependency Management

Strategic Governance and Executive Reporting

Risk, Issue, and Action Management

Stakeholder Management

Resource and Capacity Planning

KPI Tracking and Performance Monitoring

Business Transformation and Change Management

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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.This position's pay range is $80.00/hr - $83/hr.