Senior Program Manager - Multi-Workstream Initiative

Senior Program Manager - Multi-Workstream Initiative

Location: Des Moines, IA Hybrid

Duration: 12-month contract, potential extension

Work Model: Hybrid

Interview Process: 1-2 panel interviews

Proven experience managing large-scale multi-workstream programs, strong stakeholder management, Python/Excel not required but excellent facilitation, prioritization, and executive communication skills.

About the Role

Our client, a highly respected financial services enterprise, is seeking a Senior Program Manager to drive a major strategic initiative spanning 10 interconnected workstreams. This role is ideal for a seasoned program leader capable of coordinating complex, multi-team efforts, ensuring alignment across timelines, priorities, and dependencies, and maintaining executive-level visibility on progress and risks.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate planning and execution across multiple workstreams consisting of several product and technical teams

Partner with workstream leads to align timelines, priorities, and dependencies

Facilitate cross-workstream planning, reporting, and communication

Lead recurring and ad-hoc meetings with teams, stakeholders, and program leadership

Ensure visibility, alignment, and momentum across the broader initiative

Serve as a connector-bringing structure and clarity to complex, interdependent work

Identify risks, escalate issues appropriately, and propose solutions to maintain program momentum Tools & Environment

Jira & Confluence for project tracking and collaboration

SharePoint & Microsoft Office for documentation and reporting

Hybrid work environment (combination of onsite and remote) Qualifications

Required / Strongly Preferred

Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-workstream programs

Exceptional stakeholder management skills across technical and leadership teams

Strong facilitation, meeting-leadership, and executive communication capabilities

Excellent prioritization, judgment, and decision-making skills

Comfortable operating in ambiguity and fast-paced environments

Ability to work effectively with front-line staff, technical teams, and senior leaders

Nice to Have

Experience with process mapping or process improvement initiatives Team & Culture

No direct people management responsibilities

Works closely with product management and cross-functional teams

Requires a self-directed, proactive mindset

Strong critical thinking and ability to perform under pressure are essential