Program Management Leader

Nile

Nile

Illinois, USA
Posted on Mar 19, 2025

Company Overview:

At Nile, we envision a world where enterprise networks defend against cyber threats, eliminate lateral attack vectors like ransomware, and operate with simplicity. Our mission is to deliver a Campus Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) that makes network operations virtually invisible, pushing the boundaries of autonomy. Imagine a network that continuously monitors, optimizes, and upgrades itself—all without human intervention.

Since 2018, we’ve been on a bold journey to disrupt the $100 billion enterprise networking market, starting with wired and wireless LAN. Today, our Nile Access Service is redefining connectivity for organizations worldwide from cutting-edge technology companies to healthcare and financial institutions.


Position Summary:
We are searching for a Program Management Leader with expertise in strategic execution, cross-functional coordination, and operational efficiency to drive Nile’s business, product, and customer success initiatives. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of program management methodologies, stakeholder alignment, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure seamless execution of mission-critical projects.

As a key leader in our organization, you will drive program execution, process optimization, and organizational alignment to ensure Nile delivers best-in-class networking and security services. Your mission: ensure Nile achieves operational excellence in a high-growth, high-impact environment.

Responsibilities:

· Define and implement program management strategies, aligning cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.

· Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic initiatives, ensuring milestones and KPIs are met.

· Develop and manage program roadmaps, driving alignment between engineering, sales, marketing, and customer success teams.

· Establish governance frameworks, risk management practices, and agile workflows to enhance operational efficiency.

· Partner with executive leadership to drive prioritization, resource allocation, and decision-making for high-impact projects.

· Optimize product launch programs, customer deployments, and operational initiatives to improve time-to-market and customer satisfaction.

· Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, driving high-performance execution across teams.

· Monitor key performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations to improve execution and business outcomes.

Qualifications:

· Minimum of 10 years of program management experience, preferably in networking, cloud, or enterprise technology sectors.

· Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and other program management methodologies with experience leading cross-functional teams.

· Proven track record of driving high-impact strategic initiatives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

· Exceptional ability to align stakeholders, manage risks, and drive execution excellence.

· Strong business acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.

· Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of influencing executive decision-making.

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, Engineering, or a related field.

· PMP or Agile certification is a plus.