Senior Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives

How you’ll have an impact at Paula’s Choice:

At Paula’s Choice, we’re entering our next phase of growth — modernizing the brand, scaling globally, and executing the initiatives that will define the future of the business.

This role sits at the center of that work. 
 
As Senior Program Manager of Strategic Initiatives, you will own the delivery of the company’s most important cross-functional bets — the programs that shape how the brand shows up in the world and how the business runs. 
 
You’ll partner directly with senior leadership, operate across every function, and be trusted to take ambiguous priorities and turn them into clear plans that ship. This is not a coordination role. It’s an ownership role. 

As a Senior Program Manager of Strategic Initiatives, you will own:

Leading 1–2 of our highest-impact initiatives at any given time — typically multi-quarter, highly visible programs that span brand, packaging, product development, supply chain, digital, and finance.

From day one, you are accountable for outcomes. That means:

• Defining scope, success metrics, and timelines
• Building the roadmap and integrated plan
• Aligning stakeholders and driving decisions
• Managing dependencies and risks
• Ensuring teams are fully ready to launch

Many initiatives involve physical product and operational complexity (repackaging, sourcing, inventory transitions, phased rollouts), so comfort navigating real-world execution details — not just strategy — is key.

You bring clarity, momentum, and follow-through so the work actually gets done.

As a Senior Program Manager of Strategic Initiatives, a typical day might include a mix of the following:

• Translate strategy into clear, actionable roadmaps and workplans
• Lead cross-functional programs end-to-end, from concept through launch
• Run stakeholder alignment and decision-making forums
• Proactively identify risks, escalate early, and remove blockers
• Create clear, executive-ready artifacts (briefs, decks, dashboards, updates)
• Maintain pace and accountability across teams without formal authority
• Build repeatable ways of working that help the organization execute better over time

What success looks like

• Critical initiatives launch on time and at a high bar for quality
• Leaders have clarity and confidence in program health
• Teams feel aligned and focused, not chasing loose ends
• Risks are anticipated early, not discovered late
• The company moves faster because you’re running the plan

You’ll work directly with leadership on the company’s most important bets, gain broad exposure across the business, and have meaningful ownership and visibility from day one. 

If you’re someone who thrives on turning strategy into execution — and wants to be accountable for real outcomes — you’ll love this role. 

The Details:

• Location: Hybrid. The ideal candidate will be based in the Pacific Northwest and able to commute to our Seattle, WA office.
• Hours: Typical PST business hours, with flexibility required. 
• Physical requirements: Ability to handle long periods of both sitting & screen time. 
• Travel requirements: Less than 10%

What you’ll bring to the table:

• 6+ years leading complex, cross-functional programs or products in fast-paced environments   
• Experience owning roadmaps and delivering initiatives end-to-end   
• Strong problem-structuring skills and comfort with ambiguity   
• A bias toward action and a reputation for follow-through   
• Excellent communication — crisp thinking, clear storytelling, strong executive presence   
• Ability to influence across functions and levels without authority   
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do the work (decks, plans, reporting), not just direct others   

What can help you really stand out:

• Experience in consumer, CPG, beauty, or ecommerce businesses   
• Exposure to packaging, product development, supply chain, or launch operations   

Approximate Salary Range Based on Experience and Location:

$130,000 - $145,000 USD/annually

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