Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026. Akamai scores A on the Alion truth index.
Program Manager, Global Business Operations
About the Role:
Join our Global Strategy and Operations team! This newly created role sits at the intersection of three critical pillars: Global Business Operations, Global Site Governance, and COE Evolution. You will partner with Regional Managing Directors, Global Site Leaders, and functional heads to shape how our region operates, grows, and sustains a thriving culture. You won't just track progress-you will drive it, ensuring consistency, collaboration, and operational excellence across divisions, geographies, and functions.
What You Will Do:
Lead the planning of regional business reviews and coordinate the Regional Operating Committee (OC) by setting agendas, prioritizing strategic topics, and tailoring content for executive messaging.
Support the Regional Managing Director (MD) and cross-functional leaders, helping them stay aligned, focused, and organized around the region's top priorities.
Bringing strong initiative, learning from senior team members, and working as a supportive, reliable team player to refine team workflows.
Lead the evolution of existing Centers of Excellence (COEs), developing and operationalizing a program governance model that optimizes current structures and enables future growth.
Partner with Site Leaders and governance teams to capture and analyze data on site events globally.
Do what you love
To be successful in this role you will:
- Master’s degree in Development Studies, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
- Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in program management, with a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives and delivering measurable social impact.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and nurture relationships across diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into action, manage multiple priorities, and drive cross-functional collaboration

