Remote Program Manager jobs – Full‑Time Senior Program Lead for Strategic Initiatives in Laguna Niguel, California (Remote, Agile, $110k‑$140k)

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Remote Program Manager jobs – Full‑Time Senior Program Lead for Strategic Initiatives in Laguna Niguel, California (Remote, Agile, $110k‑$140k) --- We’re a midsize, SaaS‑focused company that grew from a garage‑team in Laguna Niguel, California to a global platform serving more than 400 K users. Over the past 18 months we added three new product lines, opened a second data center, and signed a $12 M enterprise contract that demanded a tighter grip on cross‑functional delivery. That’s why we’re looking for a Remote Program Manager who can own the end‑to‑end rhythm of our strategic initiatives while staying anchored in the culture we built here in Laguna Niguel, California.

Why this role exists now

Last quarter we launched “Project Atlas,” a multi‑phase rollout that touches engineering, sales, compliance, and customer success. The launch’s success hinges on a single person who can translate OKRs into weekly sprint plans, keep the budget under the $2 M ceiling, and guarantee a 95 % SLA on deliverables. Until now, the responsibilities have been scattered across three senior leads, causing duplicated effort and missed hand‑offs. We need a dedicated Program Manager to bring clarity, enforce cadence, and make sure the right data lands on the right dashboard before the next executive review.

What you’ll own

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Program cadence:

Design, publish, and steward a master schedule that aligns six product squads (totaling 80 engineers) with the overall strategic roadmap. -

Stakeholder orchestration:

Serve as the single point of contact for product owners, finance leads, and the legal team, ensuring every change request is logged in Jira and approved through Confluence. -

Financial stewardship:

Track a $2 M budget in Smartsheet, flag variance > 5 % to the CFO, and run quarterly variance reports in Power BI. -

Risk & issue management:

Maintain a risk register in Azure DevOps, lead weekly reviews, and drive mitigation plans that keep risk exposure below 2 % of total program value. -

Performance measurement:

Build a KPI dashboard in Tableau that visualizes cycle time, lead time, and sprint velocity across all squads, feeding the data into our monthly executive business review. -

Team enablement:

Coach Scrum Masters on proper use of Miro for remote brainstorming, champion best‑practice adoption of ClickUp for task granularity, and run quarterly “Program Health” workshops via Microsoft Teams.

A day in the life

Your mornings usually start with a 15‑minute stand‑up on Slack, where you check in on the “green‑light” status of three critical milestones. You then flip open your Asana board, sync the latest Jira tickets, and write a concise status email for the leadership team in Laguna Niguel, California. Mid‑day you’ll host a 45‑minute cross‑functional sync on Zoom, facilitating a Miro canvas that maps out dependencies between the new AI‑driven analytics module and the compliance team’s data‑privacy checklist. After lunch you’ll dive into Power BI to verify that the latest release stayed under the $4 M cost‑per‑release target, annotate variance explanations, and share the insights in a shared Google Workspace folder. The afternoon wraps with a “retro‑style” debrief with the Scrum Masters, where you ask: “What kept us from hitting our sprint goal, and how can we improve tomorrow?”

Our tech stack (a quick glance)

- Jira & Confluence for agile tracking and documentation - Asana & ClickUp for work‑management granularity - Smartsheet for financial planning & budgeting - Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipeline visibility - Microsoft Teams & Zoom for remote collaboration - Slack for async communication - Power BI & Tableau for analytics & reporting - Miro for visual collaboration - Google Workspace for shared docs & drives We don’t expect you to be a master of every tool, but you should feel comfortable moving between them and guiding others toward the one that solves the problem at hand.

What success looks like (first 6 months)

- Reduce program variance from 9 % to under 4 % by tightening budget controls in Smartsheet and establishing clear change‑request gates. - Increase cross‑team SLA adherence from 89 % to 96 % by instituting a weekly risk‑review cadence in Azure DevOps. - Deliver a live Tableau KPI dashboard that senior leadership can drill into without needing a data analyst. - Mentor at least two junior Scrum Masters, helping them achieve a 15 % improvement in sprint velocity across their squads.

Our culture, in a nutshell

We’re a remote‑first organization, but the heart of our culture beats out of Laguna Niguel, California. We run quarterly “in‑person” retreats at the downtown co‑working space where we share meals, celebrate milestones, and sometimes just play a quick game of foosball to break the ice. We value transparency, so every program manager’s decision log lives in Confluence for anyone to read. We also believe productivity is a personal responsibility; you set your own schedule, but you own the outcomes. If you’re comfortable navigating ambiguity, enjoy turning data into narrative, and love nudging teams toward their best work, you’ll feel right at home.

A human moment

> “I remember the night our ops team discovered a last‑minute compliance issue just two hours before launch. We all jumped on a Zoom call at 2 a.m., mapped the problem on a Miro board, and by sunrise we had a workaround that kept the release on track. It’s moments like that, when the whole crew pulls together, that remind me why I love coordinating chaos.” – Emma, Senior Program Lead (based in Laguna Niguel, California)

What we’re looking for

- 5‑7 years of program or project management experience in a fast‑growing SaaS environment. - Proven track record managing budgets of $1 M + and teams of 10 + cross‑functional members. - Strong analytical mindset; able to translate raw data in Power BI or Tableau into actionable insights. - Excellent communication – you can write a concise status email and also facilitate a 30‑person virtual workshop without losing engagement. - PMP, PRINCE2, or similar certification is a plus, but we’ll weigh practical delivery more heavily. - Comfortable working across time zones; our core hours are 9 a.m.–3 p.m. PT, but you’ll need flexibility for occasional syncs with our European office.

Benefits that matter

- Competitive salary $110k–$140k, plus quarterly performance bonus tied to program KPI outcomes. - 100 % remote work allowance, with a $1 200 stipend for home office equipment. - 12 weeks of paid parental leave (both primary and secondary caregivers). - Professional development budget of $4 000 per year for certifications, conferences, or courses. - Health, dental, and vision coverage with 100 % employee premium contribution.

How to apply

If you’re ready to shape the next chapter of a company that started in a small office in Laguna Niguel, California and now serves customers worldwide, send us your résumé, a cover letter that tells us about a program you turned around, and a brief (max 300 words) reflection on a time you built trust across remote teams. Please include “Remote Program Manager – Laguna Niguel, California” in the subject line. We’ll review applications on a rolling basis and aim to schedule the first conversation within two weeks of receipt. Thanks for considering a future with us—because great programs start with great people, and we’re excited to meet yours. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job