Program Manager (Remote)

Job description

The Program Manager leads complex, high-priority programs within the Global Identity & Fraud (GIDF) and Decisioning Product Organization. You will provide program leadership for North America while coordinating with global Product, Engineering, Operations, Commercial, and leadership teams. You will oversee planning, governance, risks, dependencies, investment, and delivery while keeping programs aligned to customer, commercial, and strategic outcomes. You will also help strengthen program management practices through data, automation, and responsible use of AI. You will report to the Product Director. Preference for candidates based in or near San Jose, CA, Costa Mesa, CA, or Scottsdale, AZ for in-person collaboration. Remote candidates will also be considered, with a willingness to travel as needed. You'll have the opportunity to: Lead complex, cross-functional programs from planning and mobilization through launch and benefits realization, with accountability for scope, timeline, investment, and outcomes. Build and manage integrated program plans across Product, Engineering, Operations, Commercial, client dependencies, and go-to-market activities. Establish program governance, milestones, success measures, decision processes, and accountabilities, maintaining a clear view of delivery across all workstreams. Manage cross-program dependencies, risks, issues, and critical-path activities, driving resolution and escalation when needed. Provide objective, executive-level reporting on program health, delivery confidence, investment, risks, decisions, and expected business outcomes. Lead high-profile, executive- and Board-visible programs, including preparing concise recommendations, options, and decision materials for senior leadership. Partner with leadership on prioritization, resource allocation, investment decisions, and trade-offs while connecting delivery progress to customer, commercial, and strategic outcomes. Improve program management practices across GIDF and Decisioning by using data, automation, analytics, and AI to strengthen planning, reporting, risk identification, and delivery predictability. Your background: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 5+ years of program management experience in a technology or product-driven organization. Experience leading complex, enterprise-scale, cross-functional programs with multiple Product, Engineering, and business teams. Experience managing high-profile programs with senior executive, Executive Committee, Board, or equivalent leadership visibility. Experience managing global or multi-regional programs with distributed teams across multiple time zones. Experience with program governance, integrated planning, risk and dependency management, financial tracking, and executive reporting. Experience using program and reporting tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or Power BI, and working across Agile, iterative, or hybrid delivery environments. Professional certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent, plus experience with AI-enabled tools, automation, or analytics in program delivery is preferred. Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's people first, inclusive and purpose driven culture is multi award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 26 countries to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or explore our Careers Site to understand why. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay range for this position is listed above. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job-related skills, experience, and education. You will be also eligible for a variable pay opportunity. Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all groups protected under applicable federal, state and local law, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity. Benefits/Perks: Great compensation package and bonus plan. Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K. Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-office. Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays. Explore all our exciting benefits here: . Recruitment Fraud Awareness - Experian's recruitment process is conducted only through authorised channels. Recruitment communications will only be sent from an @ email address. Experian will never ask candidates to make any payment as part of an application, interview, assessment, onboarding, or recruitment process. To apply for roles or verify opportunities, please visit #LI-Remote This is a remote position. Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries.