Program Manager (II)

Overview

Our client is a global technology leader known for driving innovation and shaping the future of digital experiences for billions of users worldwide. This organization delivers high-impact products and services that set industry standards and influence how people interact with technology every day. Joining this team means contributing to complex, high-visibility initiatives with meaningful business impact.

This role is for a senior program leader who independently owns the full lifecycle of advanced, cross-functional programs. You will drive strategy into execution, manage change at scale, and establish the structures, metrics, and relationships required for sustained success.

Key responsibilities:

• Author comprehensive program charters defining scope, timelines, objectives, resourcing, risks, and dependencies
• Develop detailed project plans that break work into clear phases and provide visibility into risks, dependencies, and constraints
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders to support effective decision-making and role clarity
• Manage program escalations and partner with stakeholders to resolve issues and keep initiatives on track
• Design and execute predictable, role-appropriate communication plans to ensure transparency and alignment
• Represent program needs and priorities across cross-functional forums and leadership touchpoints
• Lead change management efforts, including impact analysis, rollout planning, and execution in partnership with stakeholders
• Monitor change adoption and proactively address misalignments to ensure smooth transitions
• Define, collect, and manage critical program data, maintaining accurate trackers, dashboards, and status reporting
• Proactively identify and execute program tasks while managing dependencies and upholding standards of excellence, inclusion, and trust
• Establish and maintain program governance, including mitigation plans, postmortems, and escalation paths
• Facilitate effective program meetings that drive progress, accountability, and collaboration
• Define program phasing and success metrics that support continuous improvement
• Clearly communicate rationale for program pivots and ensure stakeholder understanding and alignment

Must-have qualifications:

• Strong communications management skills
• Proven team and cross-functional coordination capabilities
• Experience leading organizational change initiatives
• Sound technical judgment and decision-making ability
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influence skills
• Strong planning and execution discipline
• Experience with portfolio and program management
• Deep user understanding and empathy
• Strong governance and operational rigor
• Continuous improvement mindset

About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects top marketing, creative, and design talent with the world’s leading brands. Eligible talent receive benefits including subsidized medical, vision, and dental coverage, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with employer match. Aquent is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive teams where diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued.

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