Senior Enterprise Program Manager

Senior Enterprise Program Manager

Atlanta, GA; Jackson, MS; Miami, FL; Montgomery, AL; New Orleans, LA

The SPLC is seeking a Senior Enterprise Program Manager who is passionate about social justice!

The Senior Enterprise Program Manager leads complex, cross-functional programs that span multiple business units and align directly with organizational strategy. This role partners closely with the Executive Leadership Team (ET) and the Leadership Team (LT) to translate strategic priorities into coordinated programs, ensuring disciplined execution and maintaining momentum across the enterprise.

The position requires exceptional business acumen, situational awareness, and relationship-building skills. Success depends on the ability to influence without authority, introduce and reinforce new processes with tact, hold leaders accountable constructively, and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, including the Board.

Who You Are

Strategic. Enterprise-minded program leader who translates organizational priorities into structured, executable roadmaps that drive measurable, enterprise-wide outcomes.

Collaborative. A trusted partner to Executive and senior leadership, skilled at facilitating alignment, influencing without authority, and navigating complex organizational dynamics with professionalism and diplomacy.

Accountable. Experienced in establishing governance, prioritization, and delivery processes that create transparency, accountability, and disciplined execution across interdependent initiatives.

Data-driven. Proactive in defining and tracking KPIs while identifying and managing strategic, operational, and delivery risks.

Innovative. Skilled at introducing new ways of working with tact and consistency, building trust, holding leaders accountable constructively, and sustaining momentum in complex environments.

Mission, Vision & Values Alignment. Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to SPLC's mission, vision and values.

What You'll Do

Lead enterprise-level programs and initiatives across multiple departments and business units.

Partner with Executive Leadership to translate strategy into executable program roadmaps, facilitating executive planning sessions and cross-functional alignment forums while holding teams and leaders accountable with professionalism, diplomacy, and consistency.

Establish and maintain governance, intake, prioritization, and delivery processes.

Develop and track success metrics, KPIs, and outcome-based measures.

Provide executive and Board level reporting focused on outcomes, value realization, and risk.

Identify, manage, and communicate strategic, operational, and delivery risks.

Navigate complex organizational dynamics to build trust and sustain momentum while introducing new processes and ways of working that bring stakeholders along.

Ensure transparency, flow, and coordination across interdependent initiatives.

Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

Minimum Qualifications

We are committed to equitable hiring practices, therefore you must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in enterprise transformation, strategy execution, or program management offices, including demonstrated experience working directly with Executive Leadership and presenting to Boards or executive committees;
• One or more of the following certifications preferred: PgMP, PMP, Agile or equivalent; and
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.

Compensation & Benefits

This is an exempt role, and the minimum starting salary is $134,129 annually. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Click here to view the benefits available to SPLC staff.

Where & How You'll Work

This role has the following work designation options:

• Local Remote: Will work remotely but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates.
• Telework: Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.
• This position will report to the Chief Information Officer.

Other Special Considerations

This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.

This position is represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild.

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity

Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally without regard to age, caregiver status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, national origin, on the basis of genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, or veteran status.