Program Manager (III)

Aquent has partnered with a leading global technology company at the forefront of innovation to find a dynamic professional who will drive critical initiatives and make a tangible impact on products used by millions worldwide. In this role, you will act as a strategic architect, streamlining complex operations, leveraging cutting-edge AI tools to drive efficiency, and directly influencing the speed and success of major product launches that shape the future of technology.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented and proactive leader to orchestrate cross-functional launch and go-to-market activities for high-frequency product bundles. You will bring order to a fast-paced environment, designing scalable processes and utilizing AI-driven automation to enhance visibility and execution. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate across diverse teams, implement robust change management strategies, and champion product excellence on a global scale.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate cross-functional launch and go-to-market activities for frequent product bundles.
• Maintain and improve tracking, visibility, and reporting through daily/weekly summaries and blocker status updates.
• Prioritize work across competing requests and organize launches to create efficiency for approvers and stakeholders.
• Leverage AI tools, such as prompt engineering, to automate trackers, create dashboards, and reduce manual effort.
• Bring order and efficiency to a large volume of weekly launch activities.
• Design and implement processes to group similar launches and scale launch throughput.
• Build clear, concise reporting and visibility for stakeholders.
• Drive cross-organizational change management rollout plans with impact analysis.
• Incorporate Product Excellence values and Product Inclusion.
• Charter cross-organizational programs.
• Apply OKR framework proficiency to align team goals.
• Develop process automation for program monitoring.
• Conduct postmortem and escalation reporting to drive continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 5-6 years of strong program management experience, demonstrating seniority and leadership.
• High communication standards and comfort collaborating in fast-paced, chat-driven environments.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize multiple concurrent items, and adapt to shifting priorities seamlessly.
• Practical experience using AI tools (e.g., prompt engineering, dashboarding) to automate workflows or improve efficiency.
• Proficiency in change management rollout planning and cross-organizational program chartering.
• Strong knowledge of the OKR framework.
• Experience with process automation for program monitoring.
• Proven ability to conduct postmortem analyses and manage escalation reporting.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Familiarity with mobile client platforms or working on app development.
• Technical familiarity related to AI or generative-AI contexts.
• Prior experience working as a contractor for a major technology company.

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. Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued.