Employee-Owned Program Manager Jobs

Overview

Program manager jobs at employee-owned companies blend strategic leadership with a culture of shared ownership, creating a professional environment rooted in both effective project management and collective success. With a direct stake in their company’s success, program managers not only oversee multifaceted projects but also define project goals, allocate resources, mitigate risks, collaborate with cross-functional teams, monitor project progress, ensure adherence to timelines and budgets, and continuously evaluate and improve project management processes, contributing to the organization's enduring success by driving the efficient execution of strategic initiatives while aligning their leadership expertise with the collective prosperity of the company.

Program manager jobs typically include a bachelor's degree in a related field, project management certification (such as PMP), strong leadership and communication skills, experience in project management, and the ability to oversee complex projects while aligning them with the company's strategic goals and shared ownership culture. Leadership skills combined with ownership culture cultivates a motivated, empowered, and collaborative workforce, ensuring the successful execution of programs, effective communication across teams, and contributing to the company's lasting success by delivering on strategic objectives that resonate with both individual management abilities and the shared well-being of its employee-owners.

Employee Ownership

Employee ownership changes the relationship between the company and employee. Today there are 6,400 employee-owned companies in America.

Wealth Building

Working at an employee-owned company provides tremendous wealth-building benefits beyond conventional roles. Employee-owned companies provide every employee with reasonable access to ownership through broad-based structures such as Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs), or even Direct Share Ownership Plans (DSOPs). 

Ownership aligns interests and encourages wealth accumulation as the company thrives, enhancing the financial security of the employee-owners and positively impacting the culture of the business.

Ownership Culture

Broad-based ownership creates alignment, fosters commitment, increases collaboration, and drives innovation. Giving employees a direct financial stake in the success of the company incentivizes efficiency, leads to improved decision-making, and increases customer satisfaction. The shared responsibility created by an ownership culture strengthens the company’s performance, which benefits employees through shared ownership. 

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Positions list a wide range of experience, ranging from 1-10 years of program manager experience or equivalent
• Degree requirements vary from High School diploma and equivalent to Associate’s or Bachelor’s degrees in related fields
• Proficient in computer and technology skills
• Most roles require you to pass background check and drug screen