Sr. Program Manager

Overview

Sr. Program Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling complex strategic and high priority programs across multiple domains. Each program requires extensive cross‑team organization, collaboration, and creative problem‑solving skills. Programs will be executed utilizing Foot Locker’s Project Methodology based on Agile principles and the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Standards.
Task and Schedule Management

Responsible for creating written plans to manage and track tasks across multiple initiatives, using technical knowledge and input from business units, technical staff, and the IT support areas to ensure realistic timeframes and expectations. Also develop resource plans necessary to complete programs and work with Managers to provide those resources.
Communication & Stakeholder Management

Frequent polling of program team for status of activities, providing status to business and IT management promptly and accurately, and reviewing tasks for completeness, validity and compliance with Foot Locker Project methodology. Interface with program stakeholders to keep all involved aware of status and potential issues; develop a positive partnership with the user community and stakeholders; communicate any issues that could impact program milestones immediately.
Accountability

Ensure associates understand their tasks, priorities and accountability for completion with high quality; communicate unacceptable performance to management; ensure users are accountable for decisions impacting programs.
Leadership

Serve as a true leader for the program staff; establish vision for team in line with program sponsor and company goals; proactively anticipate and secure required resources.
Responsibilities

Develop program plans to minimize cost and implementation risks.
Provide communication, documentation, and everyday management of programs, ensuring all risks, timelines, budget, and scope are managed.
Initiate, plan, execute, monitor/control and close programs.
Perform quality assurance and risk management.
Manage program budget and scheduling estimation and management.
Manage program team members.
Engage stakeholders and manage internal, external, and third‑party relationships.
Conduct status review meetings with team members and clients.
Provide reports and documentation on program stage and progress.
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
7 years minimum related work experience, with at least 2 years in a program management role.
Proficient with Microsoft Project.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Demonstrated stakeholder management skills.
Experience managing resources in a matrix organization.
Experience in vendor sourcing and management (preferred).
Experience with Agile Methodologies.
Scrum Certification (preferred).
PMP Certification (preferred).
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Foot Locker will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Benefits

The annual base salary range is 90,000 – 120,000 USD per year. This role is also eligible for short‑term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Salary is determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity and market data. Salary is one component of the Foot Locker total compensation package.
Employee Discount
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
401(k) and Roth 401(k)
Stock Purchase Plan
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Opportunities for Advancement
Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
Strong Company Culture
Employee Resource Groups

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