Program Manager (II)

Join Aquent as we partner with a leading global organization at the forefront of innovation. This is an unparalleled opportunity to leverage your program management prowess in an environment that values proactive leadership and strategic impact, directly contributing to shaping groundbreaking programs and driving significant business outcomes for our client.

Are you a seasoned program management professional ready to drive impactful initiatives and shape the future of complex programs? This pivotal role invites a dynamic and visionary leader to independently manage the full lifecycle of advanced programs. You will be instrumental in defining and addressing cross-functional challenges, optimizing operational efficiency, and ensuring the successful delivery of critical projects that extend beyond your immediate team. Your independent judgment will be key in navigating evolving circumstances, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, and developing systems for continuous improvement to achieve strategic goals.

What You'll Do

• Independently author comprehensive program charters, detailing scope, timelines, OKRs, resourcing, risks, and dependencies for advanced programs.
• Develop detailed project plans that break down initiatives into discrete phases, identify risks and dependencies, and provide clear visibility into program constraints.
• Cultivate and maintain trusted relationships with program stakeholders to facilitate effective decision-making and optimize team roles and responsibilities.
• Proactively manage program escalations in close collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Design and implement predictable program communication plans, tailored to various stakeholder types, and represent the program team across diverse touchpoints.
• Execute identified change management requirements, developing and overseeing rollout plans, including impact analysis, in partnership with stakeholders.
• Monitor the progress of change management rollouts, actively resolving any misalignments to ensure smooth transitions.
• Independently determine and collect necessary data for effective program execution and governance, maintaining accurate project trackers and status reports.
• Identify and execute program tasks, proactively managing dependencies while integrating values such as Product Excellence, Product Inclusion, and brand trust.
• Define robust program governance structures, ensuring effective management of mitigations, postmortems, and escalations, and driving productive program team meetings.
• Determine program phasing and establish metrics that drive continuous improvement, including Resource Stewardship, in close collaboration with program stakeholders.
• Establish regular checkpoints to deliver and assess improvement metrics, providing transparency and rationale for any program pivots.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proficiency in Communications Management
• Strong Team Management skills
• Expertise in Managing Organizational Change
• Demonstrated Technical Judgment
• Exceptional Stakeholder Management abilities
• Proven Planning capabilities
• Experience in Portfolio Management
• Deep User understanding and empathy
• Proficiency 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.