Get to Know Us:
It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing!
At BlackLine, we're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business of enterprise applications.
Since being founded in 2001, BlackLine has become a leading provider of cloud software that automates and controls the entire financial close process. Our vision is to modernize the finance and accounting function to enable greater operational effectiveness and agility, and we are committed to delivering innovative solutions and services to empower accounting and finance leaders around the world to achieve Modern Finance.
Being a best-in-class SaaS Company, we understand that bringing in new ideas and innovative technology is mission critical. At BlackLine we are always working with new, cutting edge technology that encourages our teams to learn something new and expand their creativity and technical skillset that will accelerate their careers.
Work, Play and Grow at BlackLine!
Make Your Mark:
As the Program and Strategic Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the successful execution of multiple projects and strategic initiatives while ensuring alignment with the organization's long-term objectives. Your responsibilities will encompass program management, stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, resource allocation, and strategic planning, among others.
You'll Get To:

1. Program Management: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple projects and programs simultaneously, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget constraints, and quality standards.
2. Stakeholder Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including cross-functional teams, clients, vendors, and senior executive leadership, to ensure alignment of objectives and expectations.
3. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to address challenges and minimize project disruptions. Proactively monitor project status and escalate issues as necessary to drive timely resolution.
4. Resource Allocation: Collaborate with resource managers to allocate project resources effectively, including personnel, budget, and materials, to optimize project outcomes and maximize efficiency.
5. Strategic Planning: Partner with the CEO or executive leadership team to develop and execute strategic initiatives that drive business growth, enhance operational efficiency, and achieve long-term objectives. Provide strategic guidance and decision support on critical business matters and drives collaborations with executives and across the business.
6. Operational Oversight: Oversee all day-to-day operations and ensure efficient execution of business activities. Identify opportunities for process improvements, streamline workflows, and implement best practices to optimize organizational performance.
7. Strategic Communications: Develop and execute communication strategies to ensure clear and consistent messaging across the organization. Prepare presentations, memos, and other materials for internal and external audiences.
8. Performance Monitoring: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track progress against strategic goals and objectives. Analyze data, identify trends, and provide insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring:
Requirments:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in program management, strategic operations, or related roles.
• Proven track record of driving project success and operational excellence.

Technical/Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on attention to detail and problem-solving.
• Proficiency in project management tools, strategic planning methodologies, and performance monitoring techniques.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion, with the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Proven experience running high-level initiatives for the C-suite

Other:

• Experience working in a leadership capacity within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proven track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams and driving organizational change initiatives.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic communication plans for diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with data analytics and business intelligence tools for performance monitoring and decision support.
• Experience working in a global or multi-cultural environment, with an understanding of international business practices and cultural nuances.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to change, and thrive in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to diverse stakeholders.
• Passion for continuous learning and professional development, with a commitment to staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.

We're Even More Excited If You Have:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field.
• Professional certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or strategic planning (e.g., Balanced Scorecard Professional).
• Chief of Staff level experience

Thrive at BlackLine Because You Are Joining:

• A technology-based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future. Every door at BlackLine is open. Just bring your brains, your problem-solving skills, and be part of a winning team at the world's most trusted name in Finance Automation!
• A culture that is kind, open, and accepting. It's a place where people can embrace what makes them unique, and the mix of cultural backgrounds and varying interests cultivates diverse thought and perspectives.
• A culture where BlackLiner's continued growth and learning is empowered. BlackLine offers a wide variety of professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups to celebrate and support our diversity.

BlackLine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, age, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, color, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected class or category recognized by applicable equal employment opportunity or other similar laws.
BlackLine recognizes that the ways we work and the workplace itself has shifted. We innovate in a workplace that optimizes a combination of virtual and in-person interactions to maximize collaboration and nurture our culture. Candidates who live within a reasonable commute to one of our offices will work in the office at least 2 days a week.
Salary Range:
USD $134,000.00 - USD $179,000.00
Pay Transparency Statement:
Placement within this range depends upon several factors, including the applicant's prior relevant job experience, skill set, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, BlackLine also offers short-term and long-term incentive programs, based on eligibility, along with a robust offering of benefit and wellness plans.