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Program Manager

Ursus, Inc.
Chicago, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 12/4/2025 CLOSED ON 1/2/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at Ursus, Inc.?

JOB TITLE: Activation Lead

LOCATION: Remote (local to Chicago, NYC, or Austin; monthly onsite visits required)

DURATION: 6 Months (Potential extension)

PAY RANGE: $59 - $69/hr.


  • TOP 3 SKILLS:3-4 years operational rigor and project management experience
  • 4 years analytical and insights-driven mindset with experience working with sales teams, agencies, or partners
  • Experience in the tech or advertising industry, e.g., TikTok, Google, or similar

Company:

Our client is a Fortune 500 multi-national technology company headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.


Description:

The Activation Lead will support the Monetization Incentives Activation team by focusing on the execution of activation & GTM plans for multiple incentives for our different sales channels. This role is responsible for supporting the rollout, engagement, and adoption of incentive programs by coordinating activation activities, enabling sales teams, and ensuring effective communication of program benefits.


Primary Responsibilities:

  • GTM Activation:Partner on execution of Monetization Incentives activation plans by coordinating with key XFNs from sales, operations, insights, and other XFNs.
  • Act as a key partner for sales teams, providing timely information, materials, and support to drive incentive activation.
  • Help organize and deliver training sessions and OHs to ensure sales teams are equipped to utilize incentive benefits.
  • Communicate:Draft and share clear communications about benefit launches and changes geared towards audiences.
  • Gather and synthesize feedback from sales and XFN teams to inform future activation strategies.
  • Prepare sales-facing summary reports and insights in partnership with the Activation Lead.
  • Qualifications:Strong communication and interpersonal skills, working with XFN teams and stakeholders.
  • 3-4 years of operational rigor and project management skills.
  • Strong analytical and insights-driven mindset.
  • Able to lead discussions with key stakeholders to explore, evaluate, and develop best practices.
  • Strong team player; able to keep multiple projects and programs moving simultaneously.
  • Experience working effectively within a changing environment and pivoting to areas of greatest opportunity under ambiguous situations.
  • Works well under pressure, resourceful, works independently, and is a self-starter.
  • Has worked in the tech industry, such as at TikTok, Google, or in advertising.
  • Basic Requirements:BS/BA degree
  • 4 years’ business experience working with sales teams, agencies, and/or partners.

Salary : $59 - $69

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