What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Program Manager – Global Affairs Operations position at Team Red Dog?
Team Red Dog is hiring a Senior Program Manager – Global Affairs Operations for our client, a Fortune 50 technology leader and global impact–driven enterprise. This highly visible role sits at the intersection of program management, financial operations, AI transformation, and executive-level business operations, supporting strategic initiatives across a global organization. The successful candidate will drive procurement and budget processes, coordinate AI and Copilot-related workstreams, manage cross-functional programs, and deliver executive-ready reporting that enables informed decision-making. This is an exceptional opportunity to influence how emerging technologies, operational excellence, and global stakeholder engagement come together within one of the world's most recognized technology environments.
Top Required Skills (Must Haves):
- Program & Project Management (8 years) – Manage complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives, maintain integrated project plans, drive governance processes, track milestones, risks, and dependencies, and ensure successful execution across multiple workstreams.
- Financial Operations & Procurement (5 years) – Own PO and SOW administration, vendor onboarding, budget tracking, forecasting, invoicing, accruals, compliance processes, and financial reporting for leadership.
- Executive Stakeholder & Vendor Management – Coordinate across senior leaders, regional teams, finance, procurement, and external vendors while driving alignment, accountability, and timely delivery.
- Reporting, Analytics & Operational Excellence – Build dashboards, maintain operational trackers, develop executive reporting, and improve processes through automation, AI-enabled tools, and data-driven decision making.
Opportunity Overview:
This role offers the opportunity to support high-impact initiatives across Global Affairs, including government relations, cybersecurity partnerships, policy operations, and AI transformation programs. You'll help shape and operationalize emerging AI initiatives while partnering closely with leadership teams, regional stakeholders, and external vendors. The position combines program management, business operations, financial administration, and strategic execution, creating broad visibility and influence across multiple business functions. Candidates who enjoy solving complex operational challenges, building structure in fast-moving environments, and working with senior stakeholders will find this role particularly rewarding.
How you will make an impact:
• Manage end-to-end PO and SOW processes, including vendor onboarding, approvals, tracking, reconciliation, and compliance activities.
• Track budgets, forecasts, spend, invoicing, accruals, and financial reporting across multiple projects and vendors.
• Drive day-to-day project management for AI-focused initiatives, including Copilot, AI Accelerator, and agent-related programs.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, milestones, risks, dependencies, dashboards, and status reporting.
• Support project intake, prioritization, governance, and execution across innovation and operational workstreams.
• Serve as a central coordination point across HQ teams, regional stakeholders, and external vendors.
• Lead recurring operational rhythms, including status meetings, working groups, reviews, and leadership updates.
• Maintain documentation, reporting standards, trackers, SharePoint resources, and operational processes.
• Coordinate vendor performance, delivery timelines, and ongoing engagement activities.
• Drive continuous process improvements and support implementation of new operational and AI-enabled tools.
The expertise you bring:
• 8–10 years of program management, project management, PMO, or business operations experience.
• 5 years of financial operations, procurement, vendor management, or budget administration experience.
• Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Experience supporting PO, SOW, invoicing, forecasting, budget tracking, and financial compliance processes.
• Strong project planning, governance, risk management, and execution skills.
• Experience creating dashboards, reports, scorecards, and executive-level presentations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft tools including Excel, Power BI, Teams, SharePoint, Planner, and related collaboration platforms.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous, and highly visible environments.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Experience supporting AI, innovation, transformation, or Copilot-related initiatives is highly desirable.
• Internal communications, content development, newsletter creation, or knowledge management experience is a plus.
What makes a candidate highly successful in this role:
Successful candidates combine strong operational rigor with exceptional program management discipline and financial acumen. They are comfortable navigating ambiguity, influencing stakeholders at all levels, and independently driving initiatives from concept through execution. Candidates who have supported executive leadership environments, managed complex vendor ecosystems, maintained detailed financial oversight, and delivered clear executive reporting will stand out. Experience supporting AI transformation programs, operational excellence initiatives, or global cross-functional teams is particularly valuable.
Why Work with Team Red Dog?
At Team Red Dog, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to personalized service and our deep experience in matching talented professionals with meaningful roles at some of the world’s most inspiring companies is what sets us apart. We take the time to understand your unique skills, strengths, and passions—because we believe your career should reflect who you are.
Whether you're looking to grow, pivot, or simply find a place where your work truly matters, we offer opportunities that empower you to make a positive impact. With excellent benefits, a supportive team, and a role where you can thrive while doing what you love, we’re here to help you take the next step with confidence. Join us—and discover what it means to be genuinely valued in your career.
Generous benefits package for qualified employees includes:
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and life)
• Employer-matched 401K plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
Estimated Start Date: Immediately
Location: Seattle area candidates with experience at companies like Microsoft will be considered for this role. Role for Seattle area candidate is currently remote but some time on Redmond campus may be desired.
Job #: 2530
Job Type and Estimated Duration: W2 contract opportunity with potential for extension up to 18 months subject to performance, budget and client discretion.
Rate: $36.00 - $41.00 per hour
Team Red Dog is committed to providing equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, reach out to hr@teamreddog.com, and we will work to ensure an accessible experience. We strictly adhere to federal, state, and local laws to maintain a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
We offer competitive compensation aligned with U.S. industry standards, and our final offer will reflect the candidate’s location, job-specific skills, experience, and knowledge.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.
• Team Red Dog is an E-Verify employer.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a reference and background check.
• Please no solicitations from C2C or recruiting firms.
Salary : $36 - $41