Program Manager - Strategic Initiatives

Senior Project Manager Strategic Initiatives

Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500 company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

Lennar Technology Group (LTG) is seeking a driven and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead high-impact Strategic Initiatives across the organization. This role is centered on orchestrating enterprise-wide strategic programs that drive business transformation, operational efficiency, and long-term growth. The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator and organizational leader who thrives in ambiguity, builds alignment across diverse stakeholders, and translates executive vision into structured, executable plans. Experience with program governance, change management, and cross-functional collaboration is essential. Familiarity with Agile principles is a plus, but a business-first mindset is the priority.

Your Responsibilities on the Team

• Own end-to-end delivery of high-priority strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with LTG and enterprise business objectives from inception through execution.
• Translate executive vision and organizational strategy into structured program plans with clearly defined outcomes, milestones, and success metrics.
• Proactively identify interdependencies, risks, and obstacles across initiatives, driving timely resolution and escalation as needed.
• Lead regular strategic program reviews with senior leadership, delivering clear, concise status updates, risk assessments, and decision-support materials.
• Drive accountability across workstreams by establishing governance structures, RACI frameworks, and clear ownership models.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across business units, Finance, Legal, Operations, and Technology to align priorities and drive program momentum.
• Facilitate executive-level meetings and working sessions with a focus on achieving actionable outcomes and decisions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and central point of coordination for complex, multi-team initiatives that span organizational boundaries.
• Partner with business analysts and subject matter experts to define scope, gather requirements, and validate deliverables against strategic intent.
• Communicate program health, risks, and opportunities in a manner tailored to the audiencefrom working teams to C-suite leaders.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans, including roadmaps, resource plans, budget tracking, and risk registers.
• Establish and manage program governance frameworks to ensure consistency, visibility, and accountability across all workstreams.
• Define and track KPIs and program performance metrics, using data to surface insights and drive informed decisions.
• Manage change control processes, ensuring that scope changes are properly evaluated, approved, and reflected in program plans.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards and best practices for program and project delivery.
• Champion change management principles, helping organizations navigate transitions associated with strategic programs.
• Partner with teams to identify process improvement opportunities that increase efficiency and reduce friction across strategic workstreams.
• Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement within program teams.
• Mentor and develop junior project managers, building organizational capability in strategic program delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• 710+ years of experience in program or project management, with a strong emphasis on strategic, cross-functional, or transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering enterprise-wide programs that drive measurable business outcomes.
• PMP certification preferred; experience with program governance frameworks and structured delivery methodologies required.
• Exceptional ability to build executive-level presentations and communications that synthesize complexity into clear, compelling narratives.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect program activities to organizational strategy and financial outcomes.
• Experience managing programs involving Legal, Finance, or M&A workstreams is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Agile principles (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) is a plus; ability to operate across both Agile and Waterfall delivery models.
• Outstanding facilitation, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment while managing multiple high-priority programs simultaneously.
• Proficiency with program management tools and platforms, including: SharePoint, Power BI, ServiceNow, Excel, PowerPoint, and similar.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and influence without direct authority.
• Critical thinker with sound judgment and the ability to anticipate downstream impacts of decisions.

Life at Lennar

At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensuring their health needs are well taken care of. Our 401(k) Retirement Plan, complete with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%, helps secure their financial future, while Paid Parental Leave and an Associate Assistance Plan provide essential support during life's critical moments. To further support our Associates, we provide an Education Assistance Program and up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance, underscoring our commitment to their diverse needs and aspirations. From the moment of hire, they can enjoy up to three weeks of vacation annually, alongside generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies. Additionally, we offer a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, significant Home Purchase Discounts, and unique opportunities such as the Everyone's Included Day. At Lennar, we believe in investing in our Associates, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally. Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar's policies and applicable plan terms. Visit Lennartotalrewards.com to view our suite of benefits.

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.