Role Overview
Arm is seeking a highly motivated Senior Manager, Strategic Programs to architect, coordinate, and support the execution of complex, cross-functional business engagements. This role is pivotal in driving strategic initiatives across the organization—enabling alignment between business, finance, legal, and senior leadership. The successful applicant will be a driver of company-level execution, directly supporting Arm’s critical strategic initiatives by enhancing organizational effectiveness, managing intricate business structures, and ensuring seamless collaboration across diverse teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, coordination, and execution of strategic and cross-functional programs that drive key business objectives.
- Partner closely with senior leadership, finance, legal, and related functions to structure and operationalize complex arrangements including multi-element IP licensing arrangements, non-standard commercial structures, and cross-entity partnerships.
- Provide strategic insight and financial guidance to ensure alignment between organizational goals and transactional execution.
- Assess and manage financial and operational risks associated with large-scale or nonstandard agreements.
- Develop and maintain governance and documentation frameworks for complex transactions.
- Contribute to continuous improvement in Arm’s strategic program management and financial processes.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required; CPA designation strongly preferred.
- Experience: 5–15 years of relevant experience leading strategic finance, technical accounting, or related areas, ideally within a complex, global organization.
- Technical Expertise: Demonstrated experience managing and accounting for complex structured arrangements, including intellectual property and business transactions. A strong technical accounting expertise under US GAAP with emphasis on experience with complex arrangements under ASC 606, ASC 850, ASC 810, and ASC 805. Knowledge in
both US GAAP and IFRS is a strong plus. Prior experience in writing, reviewing, and summarizing complex legal arrangements I strongly preferred.
- Industry Knowledge: Prior experience in the semiconductor industry or other technology sectors is a strong plus.
- Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, drive cross-functional alignment, and deliver results in high-impact, fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and executive presentation skills.
Skills & Attributes
- Deep understanding of accounting and financial principles, with the ability to apply them to complex commercial and IP structures.
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and attention to operational detail.
- Collaborative leader skilled at building relationships across finance, legal, and business functions.
- Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple high-priority initiatives concurrently.
Salary Range:
$180,600-$244,400 per yearWe value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.
Accommodations at Arm
At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.
Hybrid Working at Arm
Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.
Equal Opportunities at Arm
Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.