Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives - Government Solutions

About this role

Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives - Government Solutions

• Reston
• United States of America
• Project & Program Management
• Full time
• 10/27/2026
• J00179977

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Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

The Program Manager, Government Solutions will be responsible for executing core strategic initiatives and programs and collaborating with cross-functional Center of Excellence (COE) and Government Solutions partners to optimize results. This individual will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and managing projects to achieve growth, retention and efficiency goals. Additionally, this person will be responsible for developing repeatable programs and processes, key performance metrics, and high-level executive communications.

This person serves as a critical bridge between Product, Technology, Legal, Finance, and frontline Sales stakeholders, managing complex dependencies to accelerate speed-to-revenue and drive strategic organizational effectiveness.

We believe great things happen when teams connect. Our schedule is built around 4 days of high-impact, in-office collaboration (Monday–Thursday), paired with Friday Flexibility to wrap up your week remotely. This position will be located in our Reston, VA office.

What You’ll Do:

• Drive execution of critical, cross-functional strategic initiatives from planning through implementation to achieve measurable business outcomes.
• Liaison between Government Solutions and COEs on strategic projects to drive business execution and growth.
• Design objectives and work plans to execute on key revenue initiatives.
• Manage stakeholder engagement across assigned initiatives, coordinating contributions and maintaining clear communications throughout execution.
• Proactively identify, assess, and manage initiative risks, issues, and cross-functional dependencies; coordinate mitigation and escalate unresolved barriers with recommended actions.
• Partner with finance, technology, operations, sales, and marketing, and use influence to drive progress when things are stalled.
• Act as a trusted advisor to members of the Government Solutions Leadership Team providing strategic planning guidance and feedback on key initiatives, and advocate for sales team and client needs in all project meetings.

What Experience You Need:

• 5+ years of progressive business experience specializing in enterprise program management; strategic planning, management and execution; business transformation; or specialized management consulting.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field required, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven track record of navigating complex matrixed organizations and successfully leading multi-disciplinary initiatives that intersect across technology, finance, operations, and corporate legal groups.

What Could Set You Apart:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field
• Assertiveness & Drive: Displays an enthusiastic "owner's mindset," utilizing personal influence and professional diplomacy to push progress forward and eliminate organizational inertia when projects become stalled.
• Confidence & Executive Presence: Comfortably engages with, advises, and presents strategic rationales directly before Vice President (VP) and Senior Vice President (SVP) audiences.
• Elevated Emotional Intelligence: High degree of self-motivation, organization, resilience, and adaptability when navigating nonstandard situations, shifting requirements, and high-stakes multi-stakeholder conflicts.
• Customer Centricity: Remains completely aligned with the strategic vision of our markets, advocating for sales teams and enterprise customer requirements across all internal technical design sessions.
• Project Management Certifications: Deep knowledge of diverse project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid frameworks); an active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

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Equifax is required by law to include a good-faith salary range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; and other business and organizational needs. At Equifax, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $105,000 to $130,000. This position is also eligible for our incentive compensation program at approximately 10%.

We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Are you ready to power your possible? Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!

Who is Equifax?

At Equifax, we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping employers, employees, financial institutions and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. ​​​​​​​

We work to help create seamless and positive experiences during life’s pivotal moments: applying for jobs or a mortgage, financing an education or buying a car. Our impact is real and to accomplish our goals we focus on nurturing our people for career advancement and their learning and development, supporting our next generation of leaders, maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment, and regularly engaging and recognizing our employees. Regardless of location or role, the individual and collective work of our employees makes a difference and we are looking for talented team players to join us as we help people live their financial best.

Equifax is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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