Program Manager (II)

Program Manager (II)

Join a world-renowned organization that is at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of technology and user experiences globally. As a Program Manager, you will be instrumental in driving critical initiatives that impact millions, working with Aquent as your dedicated partner. This is an unparalleled opportunity to leverage your expertise to lead complex programs, define strategic roadmaps, and foster collaboration across diverse teams, directly contributing to the evolution of groundbreaking products and services.

About the Role

Are you a seasoned program leader passionate about transforming vision into reality? We are seeking a dynamic individual to independently manage the full lifecycle of advanced programs, extending your influence beyond immediate teams. In this pivotal role, you will be the driving force behind strategic initiatives, organizing and managing activities that deliver significant business outcomes. You will develop robust systems to proactively identify improvements, drive future optimizations, and expertly navigate change management and performance metrics. Your ability to define and address undefined cross-functional challenges, coupled with your independent judgment to adapt programs effectively, will be key to your success. You will build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment, while applying your deep domain knowledge to every aspect of your programs.

Responsibilities

• Independently author comprehensive program charters, meticulously addressing scope, timelines, OKRs, resourcing, and potential risks or dependencies for advanced programs.
• Develop detailed project plans, breaking down initiatives into discrete phases, identifying risks and dependencies, and providing clear visibility into program constraints.
• Cultivate trusted relationships with program stakeholders, facilitating effective decision-making and optimizing team roles and responsibilities.
• Proactively manage program escalations, collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Design and implement predictable program communication plans, tailored for various stakeholder types, and represent the program team across a wide range of touchpoints.
• Execute essential change management requirements identified by stakeholders, developing comprehensive rollout plans including impact analyses and resolving any misalignments.
• Independently determine and collect the necessary data for effective program execution and governance, maintaining accurate project trackers and status reports.
• Proactively identify and execute program tasks, managing dependencies while upholding values of Product Excellence, Product Inclusion, and brand trust.
• Define robust program governance structures, ensuring effective management of mitigations, postmortems, and escalations, and lead productive program team meetings.
• Determine strategic program phasing and establish key metrics that drive continuous improvement, including Resource Stewardship, in close collaboration with stakeholders.
• Establish regular checkpoints to deliver and assess improvement metrics, providing transparency and rationale for any program pivots.

Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you must demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:

• Communications Management
• Team Management
• Managing Organizational Change
• Technical Judgment
• Stakeholder Management
• Planning
• Portfolio Management
• User understanding and empathy
• Execution and Governance
• Continuous Improvement

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.