Program Manager-Operations

Denver, CO preferred - Remote OK

Our client seeks an Operations Program Manager to join the Experience Operations team supporting Experience Design and SET Agency. The role will own and drive a portfolio of enterprise operational programs spanning AI enablement, employee engagement surveys, cross-functional events, strategic reporting, quarterly PI planning, and process improvements. The ideal candidate operates proactively in ambiguity, builds stakeholder relationships, and delivers clear executive communications and reporting.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $55.00 to $60.00/hr.

JN -082026-108259

• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships across Experience Design, SET Agency, and cross-functional partners.
• Maintain program documentation, status reports, and risk assessments for a defined portfolio.
• AI Enablement: support org-wide AI adoption, coordinate tool evaluations and pilots, build enablement and change communications, and track adoption metrics.
• Pulse Survey: design, administer, and analyze recurring surveys; synthesize insights; facilitate focus groups; track action items and drive accountability.
• CX Day: lead end-to-end event planning including logistics, content programming, partner coordination, budget, and post-event evaluations.
• Integration: manage project plans, reporting, and stakeholder updates to align designers and ensure impactful delivery.
• Intake Experience: define and standardize intake processes, maintain tools and routing workflows, and drive continuous improvements.
• Quarterly Reporting: produce operational intelligence with data, health updates, and metrics; author executive-ready narratives and presentations; manage production calendars and reviews.
• Quarterly PI Planning: align priorities and dependencies, facilitate planning sessions, manage logistics and documentation, and track commitments and risks.

• 5+ years of program or project management experience in a large, matrixed enterprise
• Proven management of enterprise-wide programs across events, engagement, reporting, and change management.
• Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple concurrent programs with distinct stakeholders and cadences.
• Executive communication and storytelling skills to deliver clear, concise narratives.
• End-to-end large-scale event planning and execution experience.
• Experience designing and managing employee engagement programs, surveys, or culture initiatives.
• Comfort with ambiguity and shifting priorities.
• Proactive, self-directed, entrepreneurial work style.
• Proficiency with Jira, Monday.com, and MS Project.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills, including executive-level reports and dashboards.
• Strong relationship-building across peers, leadership, and cross-functional audiences.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

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