Lead Program Manager

Introduction:

Very Good Ventures is a global consultancy that delivers clients elegant solutions using disruptive technologies. At VGV, we believe that building very good technology starts with a culture of excellence, collaboration, humility, and openness – and of course, have a very good time while doing it.  We place our company values and culture at the forefront of everything we do. 

Rising to prominence as the foremost Flutter experts, VGV is at an exciting stage of growth as we expand our global presence and our range of strategic services. Our mission is to lead the most influential companies through new digital frontiers and improve the relationship between technology and those that create, manage, and experience it. VGV’s client roster spans industries, including Toyota, Google, Dow Jones, JSX, Betterment, and Norwegian Cruise Lines. 

People come to work at VGV to solve challenging problems with the newest technology, alongside some of the best talent in the industry, and in a culture that remains steadfastly dedicated to its employees.

Overview

We are seeking a Lead Program Manager to guide the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, large-scale digital programs—initially supporting a strategic initiative with a major automotive industry client.

This role requires a strong client services orientation and product management skills, ideally from a consultancy, agency, professional services, or systems integrator environment. You must excel at developing trusted relationships with client stakeholders, influencing product roadmap decision-making with clarity, and steering delivery execution in environments with complex dependencies and competing priorities.

As a Lead Program Manager, you will oversee program leadership and governance product development vision and ceremonies, ensure transparency of timelines and budgets, communicate strategically and proactively manage risk and dependencies. You will also shape delivery management standards, mentor other delivery leaders, and elevate delivery maturity across accounts.

Experience in automotive, mobility, or connected vehicle platforms is required, particularly where digital interfaces meet enterprise or legacy system ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of multi-team, multi-workstream programs from initiation through completion.
• Develop and maintain program timelines, roadmaps, forecasts, and communication frameworks.
• Execute the hard skills of product management as needed - crafting client roadmaps, writing tickets, definition of done and managing a product backlog - but more frequently acting as a strategic leader to help prioritize feature development against business goals, align stakeholders and guide internal decision-making around product execution and development.
• Ensure alignment between engineering, product, design, and client stakeholders to establish clear priorities and decision pathways.
• Monitor program financials, track budget utilization, and provide proactive reporting on trends or risks.
• Set and reinforce delivery expectations, operating rhythms, and communication cadences across teams.
• Facilitate direct collaboration between internal teams and client teams—avoiding bottlenecks or gatekeeping.
• Implement Agile delivery practices at scale and coach cross-functional teams on collaboration and workflow.
• Identify and resolve cross-program dependencies, sequencing issues, staffing needs, or risk exposures.
• Run executive-level reporting, steering committees, and stakeholder communications.
• Mentor program and project managers; support leveling up delivery practices and artifacts.
• Support account teams in identifying extension, expansion, or optimization opportunities.

Key Performance Indicators

• Programs delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Client satisfaction and stakeholder trust.
• Clarity and predictability of reporting and delivery execution.
• Internal delivery process maturity improvements.
• Successful enablement of PMs.
• Agile and scrum best practices.

Qualifications

Required

• 7–12+ years of experience in project/program/product management, with at least 3+ years in a consulting, agency, or professional services environment (mandatory).
• Experience in the automotive, mobility, or connected vehicle sector (OEM, Tier-1 supplier, EV ecosystem, telematics, or similar) is required.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and drive alignment across executive, product, and engineering stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale, multi-workstream digital programs within enterprise environments.
• Strong command of Agile methodologies and scaled delivery frameworks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex topics for diverse audiences.
• Experience managing program financials, forecasts, and resource planning.
• Ability to influence without authority and guide teams toward shared outcomes.
• Availability to work U.S. Eastern or Central time zone hours.
• Familiarity with Jira, Azure DevOps, Aha, FigJam, or similar project collaboration & tracking tools.

Nice to Have

• Experience identifying and supporting account expansion opportunities.
• Familiarity with Flutter, cross-platform mobile development, or native mobile app ecosystems.
• Experience managing distributed teams across multiple regions.PMP, CSM, SAFe, or similar certifications.

Total Rewards

VGV wants all employees to be supported in their personal and professional development, so we take a comprehensive approach to compensation and benefits. The initial annual base salary for this position is expected to range from $145k -$155k. We benchmark every role based on location and against comparable companies to ensure competitiveness; however, actual compensation is highly dependent on numerous factors such as location, experience, knowledge and skills, qualifications and other job-related factors.

To further support your growth at our company, VGV also offers the following: 

• Subsidized health insurance, dental, and vision coverage
• Potential to earn equity in an early stage high-growth company
• Flexible PTO and company holidays
• 12 -16 weeks universal fully paid family leave
• 401k retirement savings plan with matching employer contribution
• HSA with employer contribution 
• Working with a talented, global team on cutting edge projects with well-known clients 

Company Values

• Raise the Bar
• Grow with Grit
• Build Momentum
• Collaborate with Candor
• Enjoy the Ride

Very Good Ventures is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive work environment, free from discrimination and harassment, and promoting diversity in our workforce. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives and contributions of each member of our global workforce, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success as a company.