Program Execution Lead
Join us on a mission to simplify and dignify the aging experience. We are the children, siblings, neighbors, and friends of those navigating the fragmented and confusing system of long-term care. Our team is ferociously curious and relentless in our pursuit of a better system and we are deeply committed to a sense of belonging for all, in all phases of life. We're creating a new experience for care seekers and their families, bringing together long-term care options, non-healthcare resources, education, and human support into one place. We work hard, we have fun, we care about each other, and we share the mission. If this sounds like a place where you could thrive, join us! CareScout is a wholly owned subsidiary of Genworth Financial, Inc, a Fortune 500 provider of products, services and solutions that help families address the financial challenges of aging.
Your Role
As a Program Execution Lead, you will be responsible for driving cross-functional initiatives that are critical to CareScout's strategic priorities. In this role, you will partner closely with leaders and stakeholders across the business to design, scope, and execute complex, multi-disciplinary projects. Acting as both a strategic thought partner and an execution driver, you'll translate high level business goals into actionable work plans, identify potential bottlenecks early, and ensure aligned, efficient delivery across teams.
Lead and drive critical cross-functional initiatives from ideation through completion with a clear sense of accountability and strategic direction
Collaborate with business leaders to shape project scopes, define goals, and connect deliverables back to overarching business strategies and priorities
Act as a connector between vision and implementation, ensuring the "what" we build stays aligned with the "why" behind it
Build and maintain detailed work plans that identify dependencies, surface risks, and preemptively address execution gaps across multiple stakeholder groups
Work backwards from deadlines to identify potential bottlenecks and critical risks, proactively building in timeline buffers to account for uncertainty
Surface execution challenges and flag resource needs early to enable timely support and course correction
Create a culture of proactive problem solving by encouraging ideas, questions, and trade off discussions, and guiding toward resolution
Lead communication across stakeholders through a mix of regular cadence updates and ad hoc touchpoints to ensure clarity, alignment, and transparency throughout the project lifecycle
Assign tasks, track progress, and ensure that owners have the support and context they need to deliver
Monitor progress against strategic KPIs and continuously recalibrate resources, timelines, and workflows as needed
What You Bring
Proven experience leading high impact projects end to end, with strong execution discipline and accountability for outcomes
Skilled at translating high level business goals into actionable plans that connect to broader organizational priorities
Experience working across departments to align diverse stakeholders, manage interdependencies, and drive shared outcomes
Ability to build trust, gain alignment, and move initiatives forward across teams and levels without direct reporting lines
Clear and effective communicator with ability to tailor messages for different audiences
Hands-on experience partnering with senior leaders to shape strategy, guide decision making, and ensure alignment across initiatives
A track record of applying structured, analytical thinking to resolve complex challenges and drive execution
Analytical mindset with an ability to use data to independently challenge assumptions, support task owners, and escalate issues to leadership when needed
Prior experience in identifying potential risks early, developing mitigation strategies, and maintaining project momentum under uncertainty
Proficiency with project management and communication tools (Monday.com, Asana, Excel, PowerPoint) to build work plans, track progress, and communicate project status
Employee Benefits & Well-Being
CareScout employees make a difference in people's lives every day. We're committed to making a difference in our employees' lives.
Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
Generous Paid Time Off Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off, and Paid Family Leave
Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment, and Training & Certification Support
Wellness Support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work / life support, financial & legal management)
Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services
Program Lead • Richmond, VA, US