Program Manager

Overview

This is a pivotal opportunity to join a leading global technology company that is shaping the future of digital experiences and innovation. As a key contributor, you will drive impactful initiatives that transcend traditional boundaries, influencing critical business, operational, and technical advancements across a dynamic and collaborative environment. Your work will directly contribute to the strategic direction and successful execution of complex, cross-functional programs, making a tangible difference in how this organization delivers cutting-edge solutions.

We are partnering with a renowned technology leader to find a visionary individual who thrives on orchestrating success in multifaceted environments. This role is for a strategic leader passionate about transforming ambiguous challenges into clear, actionable plans and delivering significant improvements that resonate across an entire ecosystem. You will be at the forefront of defining, phasing, and driving initiatives that require deep domain knowledge and exceptional stakeholder engagement.

**What You’ll Do:**

* **Program Leadership & Strategy:** Independently define, drive, and own program charters across multiple teams, meticulously addressing scope, timelines, OKRs, resourcing, and risks for moderately complex programs. You’ll translate ambitious goals into measurable objectives and milestones, determining the optimal level of program management required for each initiative.
* **Strategic Planning & Execution:** Create comprehensive project plans that break down initiatives into discrete phases aligned with stakeholder needs, proactively identifying and managing risks and dependencies. You’ll independently determine program phasing and metrics, optimizing continuous improvement and resource stewardship.
* **Stakeholder & Communication Management:** Design and deliver optimized communication plans, including executive and key partner communications, articulating program vision and progress across all touchpoints. You will build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, enabling effective decision-making, resolving prioritization misalignments, and proactively managing escalations.
* **Change Management & Impact:** Anticipate and independently develop robust change management rollout plans, including thorough impact analyses. You will proactively drive necessary pivots, monitor rollout progress, resolve misalignments, and define future change management needs.
* **Governance & Data-Driven Decisions:** Independently determine and collect the necessary data to govern programs effectively and drive informed stakeholder decisions. You’ll maintain project trackers and status reports, proactively managing dependencies while embedding values of Product Excellence, Product Inclusion, and brand trust. You will define program governance structures, manage mitigations, postmortems, and escalation reports, and lead effective stakeholder meetings.

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* Proficiency in Portfolio Management (PgM/TPM)
* Demonstrated expertise in Team Management
* Strong background in Continuous Improvement (PgM/TPM)
* Proven ability in Managing Organizational Change (PgM/TPM)
* Exceptional Communications Management (PgM/TPM) skills
* Expertise in Planning (PgM/TPM)
* Advanced Stakeholder Management (PgM/TPM) capabilities
* Proficiency in Execution and Governance (PgM/TPM)
* Solid Technical Judgment (TPM)
* Deep User understanding and empathy

**About Aquent Talent:**
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Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!
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