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Project/Program Manager IV

LexisNexis
Colorado, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/6/2026

Initiative Leadership & Delivery

Lead end-to-end execution of Tier-1 and select Tier-2, complex, high-visibility initiatives, with accountability across scope, milestones, risks, dependencies, and outcomes.

Translate strategic priorities into structured, multi-quarter initiatives with clear scope, timelines, dependencies, and success metrics.

Drive execution across cross-functional teams and stakeholders including Operations, Product, and Technology, building strong working relationships that enable alignment and coordinated delivery.

Operate independently in a matrixed environment, rapidly building domain understanding to challenge assumptions and support decision-making.

Ensure initiatives meet expectations for quality, schedule, cost, and operational impact, taking corrective action as needed.

Identify, manage, and escalate risks, dependencies, and trade-offs with clear, data-informed recommendations.

Establish and maintain a single source of truth for initiative status (scope, schedule, risks, dependencies), supported by consistent execution cadence and reporting.

Facilitate decision-oriented discussions and drive disciplined follow-through to ensure commitments are met and outcomes delivered.

Execution Discipline & Stakeholder Alignment

Drive accountability across all contributors, proactively following up to ensure commitments are met and blockers are resolved, using strong relationships and influence to maintain momentum and achieve planned outcomes.

Own operating cadence for assigned initiatives (e.g., progress reviews, follow-ups) and ensure effective team and stakeholder alignment.

Maintain clear visibility into initiative status, risks, and dependencies in alignment with SPMO standards.

Prepare executive-ready updates and materials that enable timely, informed decisions.

Drive clarity and consistency in initiative communications and outcomes.

Apply project/program management standards pragmatically, adapting to initiative complexity.

Contribute insights and feedback to continuously improve execution practices.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience in project management and program leadership in operations workstreams, organizational transformation, continuous improvement, and technology contexts.
  • Demonstrated ability to build trust quickly, establish credibility, and motivate teams to deliver through influence rather than authority.
  • Demonstrated experience independently leading large-scale, complex, cross-functional initiatives in a global, matrixed organization.
  • Strong business judgment with the ability to operate across operational, strategic, and technology-enabled work.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage and influence stakeholders, including senior leaders, and drive alignment through strong relationships and credibility in a global environment.
  • Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, risk, and quality while maintaining execution discipline and visibility.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive follow-through and deliver outcomes in complex, fast-moving environments.
  • Ability to quickly ramp in new domains and build credibility in unfamiliar or specialized areas.
  • Proficiency with program and project management tools (e.g., monday.com, Azure DevOps or similar) to plan, track, and report on work.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel to develop executive-ready materials, analyze data, and support decision-making.
  • Fluency in applying technology, including generative AI/LLM tools, to improve personal and team productivity and drive business outcomes (application-focused, not development).
  • 5 years of relevant experience leading project teams or coordinating cross-functional work; experience in or exposure to enterprise PMO environments is a plus.
  • PMP and/or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certifications
  • Bachelor's degree or higher; MBA or JD preferred.
  • Possible travel up to 10%
Primary Location Base Pay Range: Colorado Springs, CO $78,800 - $131,300. This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus. Application deadline is 02/15/2027.

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