Manager Program Management GTME COE

About the role

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We're also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that's built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun - where everyone can succeed. Join us to transform the way the world works. Job Description This role will be based in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, New York City, Chicago, Detroit, Carpinteria, Omaha, Washington D.C or remotely. At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. This role may be remote or hybrid. At LinkedIn, hybrid roles are performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team. Remote roles are performed from the designated home work location upon time of hire, and any changes to this home work location requires a review of remote status and approval. LinkedIn is looking for a Manager, Program Management - COE, to drive the strategy and execution of critical, cross-functional initiatives. The successful candidate will be a strong leader with exceptional skills in program management, operational excellence, and stakeholder management. You will be expected to leverage a deep intellectual curiosity and AI expertise to innovate how we work, ensuring our teams operate with maximum agility in a fast-paced environment. You will partner closely with cross-functional and line-of-business leaders to connect the dots between overarching business priorities and our day-to-day programmatic execution. This person will lead and develop a team of program professionals who create, deploy, and scale global programs through internal COE pod structure and stakeholder-facing steercos. You will be responsible for defining program roadmaps, driving accountability, and using data-driven insights to guide executive decision-making. Responsibilities: People Management: Hire, coach, and develop a dynamic, diverse team of program management professionals, leading with compassion and fostering a culture of high performance. Operational Excellence: Innovate operational processes based on evolving business requirements. Develop scalable approaches to define program roadmaps, maximize efficiency, and bring key initiatives to life. AI Expertise & Innovation: Identify opportunities to integrate AI tools and methodologies into our program management workflows to automate processes, generate insights, and accelerate execution. Curiosity & Agility: Foster a culture of continuous learning and adaptability. Use problem-solving skills to logically structure ambiguous problems, pivot quickly when business needs change, and conduct data-driven analyses to extrapolate actionable insights. Stakeholder Management: Connect the dots between different teams and cross-functional groups in a matrixed organization. Identify, influence, and negotiate with key stakeholders to ensure process changes address business needs and drive desired outcomes. Executive Communication: Prepare and deliver comprehensive strategies and progress updates to senior leadership. Clearly articulate the ROI of key programs and translate complex, matrixed problems into clear executive-level recommendations. Ensure effective change management and communication strategies are established across programs to ensure buy-in and clearly define how we'll drive accountability. Some travel will be required (up to 15%). Qualifications Basic Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in one or more of the following related roles: program management, operations, consulting, strategy, or change management 1+ years of leadership experience Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience Proven record of accomplishment in working effectively across all levels and functions of an organization, including partnering with Director and VP-level leaders. Strong AI expertise, with a track record of applying artificial intelligence or automation concepts to solve business problems and improve operational excellence. Exceptional executive communication skills (written and verbal), with a strong ability to simplify complex problems and deliver compelling presentations. Demonstrated agility and resilience, with the ability to learn quickly and thrive in a dynamic, highly ambiguous environment. Deep intellectual curiosity and an avid learner mindset. Proven experience in partnering with cross-functional leaders to roll out large, complex programs and organizational transformations. Prior work experience at a management consulting company or in a centr