RCI-TCCC-55858 Senior Program Manager (organizational development) Atlanta GA

Hybrid - 3 days onsite

6-12 months contract duration

Overview

• We are seeking an experienced Global Supply Chain Capabilities Senior Program Manager to design, manage, and deliver university partnered and other learning programs for global leaders.
• This role will lead the end to end lifecycle of university affiliated flagship programs and partnership —from strategic intent and design through executive nomination, delivery, and impact assessment.

Key Responsibilities

Flagship Program Strategy & Architecture

• Manage the design and evolution of flagship executive education programs delivered in partnership with leading universities or academic institutions
• Translate enterprise strategy and leadership capability priorities into clear program objectives and learning architecture
• Shape multi module, cohort based program journeys that combine academic rigor with enterprise specific context and application
• University & External Partner Liaison
• Act as the primary relationship manager with university partners, including faculty, executive education offices, and program directors
• Co design curricula with academic partners, ensuring alignment between enterprise needs and university intellectual capital
• Manage governance, cadence, and decision making across internal sponsors and university counterparts

Executive Nomination & Administrative Management

• Design and manage nomination, selection, and approval processes for flagship program participants
• Partner with senior leaders and Capabilities to ensure transparent, equitable, and strategically aligned candidate selection
• Manage all administrative aspects of participation, including enrollment, communications, onboarding, calendars, and program materials
• Maintain executive level confidentiality and precision throughout the nomination and selection process

Program Delivery & Executive Experience

• Oversee program delivery in collaboration with university partners, including on campus, virtual, or blended formats
• Facilitate executive sessions or integrate enterprise specific content alongside academic modules where appropriate
• Ensure a seamless, high touch, premium experience for participants before, during, and after the program

Program Management & Governance

• Own full program lifecycle management including budgets, contracts, logistics, sequencing, and risk management
• Coordinate across internal stakeholders, executive sponsors, and external partners to ensure flawless execution
• Establish repeatable models and playbooks to support scalability and continuity

Impact Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Define success metrics for flagship programs (e.g., strategic impact, participant outcomes, succession impact, and feedback)
• Lead debriefs with university partners and internal sponsors following each cohort
• Apply insights to continuously refine program design, partnership models, and nomination processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or other related technical degree in Talent Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Behavior or similar discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in executive education, leadership development, or organizational development including direct experience in external partner programs.
• 6+ years of professional experience, preferably in a global matrixed organization
• 3+ years of supporting Supply Chain organizations preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Direct experience partnering with top tier universities or business schools
• Experience managing nomination based leadership programs
• Experience operating in global, matrixed, or networked organizations

Key Skills:

• Partnership Management, Supply Chain program management, Digital capabilities, Talent development and planning, Training program development, Change Management and Culture, Project Management, Problem Solving, Data and analytics, Communication and influence, Stakeholder management.