Program Manager (II)

Aquent is partnering with a leading technology company that is at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of digital experiences for millions worldwide. This organization is renowned for its commitment to groundbreaking advancements and its ability to connect millions globally through cutting-edge digital solutions. Joining this team means contributing to a legacy of innovation and impacting the future of technology on a massive scale.

About the Opportunity

Step into a pivotal role where your expertise will drive the success of complex initiatives that define industry standards. As a Program Manager, you will independently orchestrate the full lifecycle of advanced programs, directly influencing critical business outcomes and implementing strategic optimizations. This is an incredible opportunity to leverage your program management prowess to solve cross-functional challenges, build strong stakeholder relationships, and contribute to groundbreaking projects that will reach across multiple teams, ensuring seamless execution and continuous improvement. Your ability to navigate evolving circumstances with independent judgment and manage diverse stakeholder expectations will be crucial to your success, as you operate with a deep understanding of your program's domain, ensuring every initiative is executed with precision and strategic foresight.

What You'll Do

• Independently author comprehensive program charters that define scope, timelines, objectives, resourcing, and potential risks or dependencies for advanced programs.
• Develop detailed project plans, breaking down complex initiatives into discrete phases, identifying risks and dependencies, and providing clear visibility into program constraints.
• Cultivate trusted relationships with program stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making and optimize team roles and responsibilities.
• Proactively manage program escalations, collaborating closely with stakeholders to achieve timely and effective resolutions.
• Design and implement predictable program communication plans, tailored to various stakeholder types, and represent the program team across diverse touchpoints.
• Execute change management requirements identified by stakeholders, developing rollout plans with impact analysis and monitoring progress to resolve any misalignments.
• Independently determine and collect essential data for effective program execution and governance, maintaining accurate project trackers and status reports.
• Identify and execute program tasks, proactively managing dependencies while incorporating principles of product quality, inclusivity, and brand integrity.
• Define robust program governance structures, ensuring effective management of mitigations, postmortems, and escalations, and facilitate productive program team meetings.
• Determine program phasing and metrics that drive continuous improvement, including efficient resource management, in close collaboration with stakeholders.
• Establish regular checkpoints to deliver and assess improvement metrics, providing transparency and rationale for any program pivots.

What You'll Bring

• Proficiency in Communications Management (PgM/TPM)
• Experience in Team Management
• Proficiency in Managing Organizational Change (PgM/TPM)
• Demonstrated Technical Judgment (TPM)
• Expertise in Stakeholder Management (PgM/TPM)
• Strong Planning skills (PgM/TPM)
• Proficiency in Portfolio Management (PgM/TPM)
• User understanding and empathy
• Experience in Execution and Governance (PgM/TPM)
• Commitment to Continuous Improvement (PgM/TPM)

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.

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