Strategic Program Manager

You Will

• Drive Regulatory Settlements: Own and execute the roadmap for one of Block's most critical cross-functional priorities, meeting auditor and regulator reporting obligations with precision and zero flexibility on deadlines.
• Execute with Ownership: Operate with autonomy and accountability — anticipating blockers, solving problems directly, and keeping momentum every day.
• Bring People Together: Align internal partners, vendors, legal, product, and leadership around shared goals, building trust through follow-through and candor.
• Report with Clarity: Develop crisp, data-driven updates and executive dashboards that show what's on track, at risk, and needs a decision.
• Cut Through Complexity: Distill messy, multi-stakeholder problems into clear actions and recommendations — creating clarity rather than waiting for it.
• Build Operational Rigor: Establish frameworks, tools, and governance (including AI-driven process improvements) that make project delivery repeatable and scalable.
• Improve Continuously: Identify friction, fix broken processes, and do whatever the work requires to keep priorities moving forward.

You Have

• 8+ years in project/program management, consulting, or strategy — ideally within Compliance, Risk, Financial Services, or another highly regulated industry.
• Proven ability to lead strategic, operationally complex initiatives across cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align at all levels.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills, synthesizing complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Demonstrated success building governance structures, reporting frameworks, and execution processes — including budget, timeline, and performance indicator reporting.
• Hands-on experience integrating AI into program management workflows, plus fluency with tools like Airtable, Jira, or Notion (PMP, CAPM, or Six Sigma a plus).
• Familiarity with Compliance or legal/counsel environments; SQL or data fluency a plus.