What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Program Manager position at TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company?
Position Overview
seeking a Senior Manager with a strong background in strategy consulting and program management to lead the rollout of a mission-critical initiative: the implementation of Product Taxonomy across the enterprise.
This highly strategic, cross-functional program will deliver a unified product classification framework that enhances internal alignment, governance, and decision-making across global product ecosystem. The role requires a strategic thinker, experienced consultant, and skilled program manager who thrives in complex, matrixed environments.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in strategy consulting, program execution, and product-centric organizations, particularly within large technology or payments companies.
Key Responsibilities
seeking a Senior Manager with a strong background in strategy consulting and program management to lead the rollout of a mission-critical initiative: the implementation of Product Taxonomy across the enterprise.
This highly strategic, cross-functional program will deliver a unified product classification framework that enhances internal alignment, governance, and decision-making across global product ecosystem. The role requires a strategic thinker, experienced consultant, and skilled program manager who thrives in complex, matrixed environments.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in strategy consulting, program execution, and product-centric organizations, particularly within large technology or payments companies.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the enterprise-wide rollout of Product Taxonomy, working across global business units, regions, and functions.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to senior executives and stakeholders on taxonomy implementation, change impact, and product alignment.
- Develop and drive program governance, structure, timelines, and performance metrics to ensure successful delivery.
- Collaborate with Product Management, Technology, Strategy, and Go-to-Market teams to ensure alignment with product architecture and business priorities.
- Design and execute change management strategies to support taxonomy adoption and long-term integration across the organization.
- Build and manage detailed communications plans, including executive presentations, stakeholder updates, and enablement materials.
- Facilitate cross-functional working sessions, steering committees, and decision-making forums.
- Identify, track, and mitigate risks and interdependencies to keep the program on track and aligned with strategic goals.
- 7+ years of relevant experience, including time spent at a top-tier strategy consulting firm (e.g., BCG, McKinsey, Bain) or in a corporate strategy/enterprise PMO within a large technology or payments company.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale, complex programs with cross-functional impact and executive visibility.
- Familiarity with product management practices, including product lifecycle, portfolio governance, and classification systems.
- Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, strategic communication, and influencing at all levels of an organization.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and structured thinking skills.
- Experience driving change management and cultural adoption in a corporate environment.
- Background in product strategy, product operations, or experience implementing product frameworks (e.g., taxonomy, architecture, standardization).
- MBA or advanced degree in business, strategy, or a related field.
- Proficiency with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Miro, or project management platforms (e.g., Smartsheet, Asana).
- PMP, SAFe, or other program management certifications a plus.
