Compliance Strategic Project 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 are looking for a dynamic Compliance Strategic Project Manager to join our growing PMO team within Compliance Strategy and Operations. Our mission is to drive high-impact global initiatives that enhance efficiency across the Compliance organization. In this role, you will lead strategic projects, collaborating with internal, external, and cross-functional stakeholders across regions. You are someone with, a results-driven mindset, and the ability to navigate complexity. You excel in fast-paced environments, excel at cross-functional collaboration, and manage multiple projects with precision. Highly organized and adaptable, you bring a "get things done" attitude to lead meaningful impact.
You Will

• Develop and drive roadmaps and project plans. Frame and scope the problem statement, build requirements, work with cross-functional stakeholders (including leadership), identify dependencies, reduce risks and drive the project progress.
• Operate with autonomy, proactively identifying obstacles and removing roadblocks to maintain momentum.
• Be the primary point of contact for key initiatives, distilling complex problems into clear narratives that drive action.
• Engage, persuade, and align diverse stakeholders to make decisions
• Prioritize initiatives and balance speed to achieve sustainable impact.
• Foster a high-performance, results-driven culture where accountability, urgency, and execution excellence are prioritized.
• Excel by applying structured frameworks to drive clarity.
• Help develop strategic programs and implement programs.
• Develop program goals and prioritization and translate cross-functional team needs and goals into deliverables.
• Oversee the vendor selection process to support project goals.
• Influence across multiple levels and multiple functions of an organization. Be a trusted advisor to stakeholders.
• Build, maintain and communicate detailed reporting (this will require project reporting and assisting with ad-hoc reporting for the leadership team).

You Have

• 8+ of years experience in project management, program management, consulting, strategy, or related area
• Expert in creating very clear documentations, recommendations.
• Excellent partner and project management skills, and the ability to both plan and build projects of varying time horizons and scope.
• Experience in managing strategic, and operationally complex projects with cross-functional teams
• Experience establishing processes
• Develop relationships with stakeholders, leaders, and team members with data and subject matter expertise.
• Knowledge of project reporting fundamentals - budget, status, performance indicators

Nice to Have

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification
• Process improvement/Six sigma certification
• SQL expertise
• Project softwares: Asana, Coda, Jira
• Compliance/Counsel experience

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
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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