Strategic Program Manager

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams - People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more - provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.
The Role
We're seeking a Strategic Project Manager to join our Compliance Strategy and Operations PMO, driving key programs that enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability of our global Compliance organization. You will be driving one of the key priorities across Block for Regulatory Settlements. You will sit at the intersection of strategy, execution, and operational excellence - shaping how Compliance delivers on its mission while ensuring sustainable growth across regions and functions.
You are a strategic operator and execution leader, skilled at navigating complexity, building cross-functional alignment, and translating vision into actionable outcomes. You bring structure to ambiguity, communicate with clarity, and drive momentum across diverse teams. Above all, you're passionate about enabling progress through disciplined project execution and strategic partnership.
You Will

• Drive Regulatory Settlements: Own and execute the roadmap for one of Block's most critical cross-functional priorities, meeting auditor and regulator reporting obligations with precision and zero flexibility on deadlines.
• Execute with Ownership: Operate with autonomy and accountability - anticipating blockers, solving problems directly, and keeping momentum every day.
• Bring People Together: Align internal partners, vendors, legal, product, and leadership around shared goals, building trust through follow-through and candor.
• Report with Clarity: Develop crisp, data-driven updates and executive dashboards that show what's on track, at risk, and needs a decision.
• Cut Through Complexity: Distill messy, multi-stakeholder problems into clear actions and recommendations - creating clarity rather than waiting for it.
• Build Operational Rigor: Establish frameworks, tools, and governance (including AI-driven process improvements) that make project delivery repeatable and scalable.
• Improve Continuously: Identify friction, fix broken processes, and do whatever the work requires to keep priorities moving forward.

You Have

• 8+ years in project/program management, consulting, or strategy - ideally within Compliance, Risk, Financial Services, or another highly regulated industry.
• Proven ability to lead strategic, operationally complex initiatives across cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align at all levels.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills, synthesizing complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Demonstrated success building governance structures, reporting frameworks, and execution processes - including budget, timeline, and performance indicator reporting.
• Hands-on experience integrating AI into program management workflows, plus fluency with tools like Airtable, Jira, or Notion (PMP, CAPM, or Six Sigma a plus).
• Familiarity with Compliance or legal/counsel environments; SQL or data fluency a plus.

We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.
We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we're doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page .
While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted.
Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
To find a location's zone designation, please refer to this resource . If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
Zone A:
$148,700 - $223,100 USD
Zone B:
$138,300 - $207,500 USD
Zone C:
$130,900 - $196,300 USD
Zone D:
$123,400 - $185,200 USD
Application Guidelines
Candidates may submit up to 9 active applications within a 60-day period. Reapplications to the same role are accepted 90 days after a previous application has been reviewed.
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Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering. Check out our other benefits at Block.
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