Navan is searching for a dynamic and results-driven Senior Program Manager to join our Strategy & Operations team. Reporting directly to the Director of Strategy & Operations, this is a highly visible, high-impact role designed for a leader who excels at turning high-level business strategy into flawless operational execution.
In this role, you will act as the connective tissue across Navan’s core business functions—partnering closely with Product, Go-To-Market (GTM), Engineering, and Customer Success to drive our most critical, complex initiatives. You will be responsible for orchestrating cross-functional programs from inception to delivery, navigating ambiguity with ease, and building the scalable processes required to support Navan’s rapid global growth. If you are a strategic thinker who loves rolling up your sleeves to solve complex operational puzzles, we want you on our team.
What You’ll Do:
- Drive Strategic Initiatives: Lead the end-to-end execution of top-tier, cross-functional corporate programs that directly support Navan’s strategic roadmap and revenue goals.
- Orchestrate Cross-Functional Alignment: Serve as the primary driver and central point of contact for complex projects, seamlessly aligning stakeholders across GTM, Product, Operations, and Finance to ensure unified execution.
- Establish Operational Rigor: Build and manage comprehensive program plans, define clear KPIs, and establish a regular operating cadence (e.g., steering committees, status reports, QBRs) to keep teams accountable and on track.
- Identify and Mitigate Risk: Proactively spot roadblocks, dependencies, and operational bottlenecks before they impact delivery. Escalate thoughtfully to the Director of Strategy & Operations and executive sponsors with proposed, data-backed solutions.
- Process Optimization: Continuously evaluate our internal workflows. Design, implement, and iterate on scalable processes that improve cross-team velocity and operational efficiency as Navan grows.
- Executive Communication: Translate complex project updates, risks, and data into crisp, actionable insights for senior leadership and C-suite stakeholders.
- Champion Change Management: Ensure new processes, systems, and strategies are effectively rolled out and adopted across the organization through clear communication and enablement.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience: 6+ years of progressive experience in program management, business operations, strategy, or management consulting, preferably within a fast-paced B2B SaaS, hyper-growth tech, or fintech environment.
- Execution Powerhouse: A proven track record of successfully leading complex, multi-departmental programs from concept to launch with measurable business impact.
- Analytical & Data-Driven: You don’t just track tasks; you measure outcomes. You are highly comfortable using data to inform program strategy, measure success, and diagnose operational issues.
- Influence Without Authority: Exceptional stakeholder management skills. You can motivate, align, and drive consensus among cross-functional leaders and individual contributors alike, even when they don't report to you.
- Communicate with Candor: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. You can distill complex programmatic details into clear executive summaries and are comfortable presenting to senior leadership.
- Comfort with Ambiguity: You thrive in dynamic, fast-changing environments. When the path isn't perfectly clear, you take the initiative to define it, bringing structure to chaos.
- Operational Urgency: You possess a strong bias for action. You balance a strategic mindset with the tactical grit needed to get things done quickly and to a high standard.
- Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Management, or a related field. PMP, Agile, or Lean Six Sigma certifications are a plus, but practical, proven experience is paramount.
For roles with on-target-earnings (OTE), the pay range includes both base salary and target incentive compensation. Target incentive compensation for some roles may include a ramping draw period. Compensation is higher for those who exceed targets. Candidates may receive more information from the recruiter.
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Skills Required
- 6+ years of progressive experience in program management, business operations, strategy, or management consulting
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Management, or a related field
- Proven experience leading complex, multi-departmental programs from concept to launch with measurable business impact
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
- Exceptional stakeholder management and influence-without-authority skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including executive presentations
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-changing environments
- Strong operational execution and process optimization skills
- Experience in B2B SaaS, hyper-growth technology, or fintech environments
- PMP, Agile, or Lean Six Sigma certification
What the Team is Saying
Navan Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents are highlighted, with mental health resources such as Headspace included. This breadth of core health benefits signals strong baseline coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible vacation in the U.S., a company-wide year-end quiet week, and a U.K. policy listing five weeks of PTO point to generous time-away options. These elements indicate meaningful support for rest and recharge across regions.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is specified as 16 weeks for the birthing parent and 10 weeks for the non-birthing parent. Clear, above-basic leave durations suggest solid family support.
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What We Do
Navan (Nasdaq: NAVN) is the leading all-in-one business travel, payments, and expense management platform that makes travel easy for frequent travelers. From finding flights and hotels to automating expense reconciliation, with 24/7 support along the way, Navan delivers an intuitive experience travelers love and finance teams rely on. See how Navan customers benefit and learn more at navan.com.
Why Work With Us
At Navan, we’re never satisfied with the status quo, and we know breakthrough ideas come from diverse perspectives. We are committed to cultivating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the customers we serve while fostering leadership and innovation.
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In-person connections is the foundation of Navan, the connections forged through face-to-face interactions improve company culture and what we can achieve together. We operate on a hybrid working model, which we define as four days a week in-office.
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