Program Manager (II) [209277]

Are you ready to make a significant impact at the forefront of technological innovation? We are partnering with a leading global technology company that is transforming how millions of people connect, work, and live. This is an unparalleled opportunity to join a team that is not just building products, but shaping the future of digital experiences. Your work will directly influence the success of critical initiatives, driving strategic outcomes and fostering collaboration across diverse teams.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to manage the full lifecycle of complex programs, extending your influence beyond your immediate team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in driving business outcomes, developing systems for continuous improvement, and navigating cross-functional challenges with independent judgment. Your ability to build trusted relationships and effectively manage stakeholder expectations will be key to your success in an environment that values innovation and impact.

What You’ll Do

• Autonomously author program charters, meticulously detailing scope, timelines, objectives and key results (OKRs), resourcing, and potential risks or dependencies for advanced programs.
• Create comprehensive project plans that break down initiatives into discrete phases, identify risks and dependencies, and provide clear visibility into program constraints.
• Cultivate strong, trusted relationships with program stakeholders to facilitate effective decision-making and optimize team roles and responsibilities.
• Manage program escalations proactively, collaborating closely with stakeholders to find timely and effective resolutions.
• Design and execute predictable program communication plans, tailored to various stakeholder types, ensuring consistent and clear messaging.
• Represent the program team across a wide array of internal and external touchpoints, advocating for program goals and progress.
• Implement change management requirements identified by stakeholders, developing comprehensive rollout plans that include impact analysis and monitoring progress to resolve any misalignments.
• Independently determine and collect the necessary data to effectively execute and govern programs, maintaining accurate project trackers and status reports.
• Proactively manage program tasks and dependencies, integrating values of product excellence and inclusion, and maintaining brand trust and reputation.
• Define robust program governance structures, including effective management of mitigations, postmortems, and escalations, and lead productive program team meetings.
• Determine program phasing and metrics that drive continuous improvement, including effective resource management, in close collaboration with stakeholders.
• Establish regular checkpoints to deliver and assess improvement metrics, providing transparency and rationale for any program pivots.
  
  

Must-Have Qualifications

• Proficiency in Communications Management
• Demonstrated expertise in Team Management
• Strong capabilities in Managing Organizational Change
• Proven Technical Judgment
• Exceptional Stakeholder Management skills
• Advanced Planning abilities
• Experience with Portfolio Management
• Deep User Understanding and Empathy
• Expertise in Execution and Governance
• Commitment to 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.

Client Description

Join one of the world’s most iconic technology visionaries, consistently recognized as a global leader in digital innovation. Our client offers a high-energy, collaborative environment where you will work alongside some of the industry’s brightest minds. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience within a multi-billion dollar tech giant, contributing to high-visibility projects that influence how the world connects and learns. For professionals looking to elevate their career, there is no better place to build your portfolio and witness large-scale innovation in action.