Program Manager

ICP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Summer half-day Fridays

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Mental health support

Savings plan

Job summary

ICP is seeking a proficient Program Manager to lead large-scale initiatives across consulting, managed services and creative operations engagements. You will align strategic objectives with execution, oversee a portfolio of projects, and drive unified delivery across cross-functional teams for enterprise clients.

The ideal candidate brings deep program leadership, knowledge of marketing content operations, and the ability to deliver measurable outcomes through structured, service-oriented

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams, budgets, and large, complex initiatives.
• Strong command of PMBOK, Agile, and hybrid project management methodologies.
• Proficiency with Jira, Workfront, and Monday project management tools.
• Familiarity with CMS, DAM, PIM, eCommerce and MarTech ecosystems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to influence, lead teams, and engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs across multiple consulting and managed service engagements related to marketing operations and digital content.
• Coordinate internal delivery teams with client stakeholders and vendor partners.
• Align program objectives with client goals and ensure measurable, scalable outcomes.
• Manage interdependent timelines, risks, and resources to deliver on time and on budget.
• Identify risks, drive resolution, and maintain governance and reporting cadences.
• Develop program reporting frameworks and translate challenges into action plans.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Budgets management

PMBOK/Agile/Hybrid

Jira/Workfront/Monday

CMS/DAM/PIM knowledge

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field

Job description

About ICP

ICP is a global leader in Content Operations, partnering with some of the world's most recognizable brands, including Unilever, Diageo, Coca-Cola, Mars, P&G, Starbucks, Coty, L’Oréal, NBCU, and Aetna. Our expertise spans content management, logistics, creative operations, production, and digital commerce enablement, ensuring a seamless flow of content across all systems and channels. We empower brands to achieve operational excellence and confidently manage their content. Content confidently.™

With offices in Atlanta, London, Mexico City, Mumbai, and Shanghai, we operate on a global scale, delivering world-class solutions that drive exceptional business outcomes.

Who We Are

At ICP, our values define us: we are Curious, Focused, Creative, Trustworthy, and Inclusive.

We're A People First Company

At ICP, we provide benefits that matter to our people and enable us to be engaged both in and outside of work. We foster a culture where work/life balance is nurtured and encouraged, offering hybrid working, generous paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, and Summer half-day Fridays. We also take care of our people with competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, mental health support, and a robust savings plan.

Bring the Confidence

Are you a relationship-focused, driven professional with a growth mindset? Do you thrive on breaking through challenges and excelling in competitive environments? You're not expected to have all the answers, but your passion for uncovering solutions and building strong partnerships makes you the perfect fit for this role. We’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for a proficient Program Manager with strong strategic project and program management and leadershipexperience to lead and coordinate large-scale initiatives across consulting, managed services and creative operations engagements.

This role is responsible for aligning strategic objectives with execution, overseeing a portfolio of projects while ensuring unified delivery across cross-functional teams. Program Manager will lead the overall work efforts of project teams and is accountable for managing programs and projects through entire lifecycle.

The ideal candidate brings deep program and project leadership experience, knowledge of marketing and content operations, and the ability to drive outcomes for enterprise clients through structured, service-oriented delivery.

How you will make an impact

• Lead programs across multiple consulting and managed service engagements related to marketing operations, digital content, and marketing technology.
• Serve as the primary point of coordination between internal delivery teams, client stakeholders, and vendor partners.
• Align program objectives with client business goals, ensuring outcomes are measurable, scalable, and strategically sound.
• Manage interdependent project timelines, risks, and resources while ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Proactively identify risks and dependencies; facilitate resolution and elevate issues where necessary.
• Track agreed upon project metrics, milestones, and resources to ensure timely delivery of project outcomes as defined by the Scope of Work.
• Develop program reporting and tracking framework and benchmarks.
• Translate project challenges into clear plans of action across teams.
• Maintain governance structures, reporting cadences, and stakeholder communications at both strategic and operational levels.
• Collaborate with account leadership to identify growth opportunities and continuously optimize delivery performance.
• Drive process maturity, knowledge-sharing, and standardization across engagements.
• Maintain a high level of client satisfaction by delivering operational clarity, trusted leadership, and transparent communication.
• Establish policies and procedures and best practices for program and project management.
• Provide updates on project portfolio performance and delivery resource management.
• Manage internal & external project resources.
• Develops strong working relationships with business partners, subject matter experts, support functions, and other key stakeholders.
• Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes project plan activities.

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams, budgets, and large, complex initiatives.
• Strong command of project management frameworks including PMBOK, Agile, and hybrid models.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Workfront, Monday.
• Familiarity with CMS, DAM, PIM, eCommerce, MarTech, or related digital systems.
• Familiarity with product development lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of Content Management and digital content ecosystems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, lead teams, and engage stakeholders.

Preferred

• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Agile certification (CSM, PMI-ACP, SAFe).
• Experience with API integrations, platform configuration, and cloud/SaaS implementations.
• Technical understanding of web development, content architecture, or digital product workflows.
• Experience coaching or mentoring others in project management practices.
• Knowledge of change management methodologies.
• Background in creative or marketing operations a plus.

Someone Who Exemplifies Our ICP Values

• Curious: Always learning, eager to explore endless possibilities.
• Inclusive: Diversity is our strength. Every voice matters and we can achieve more when we do it together.
• Focused: With clear vision and unwavering dedication, we progress forward and deliver excellence.
• Creative: Unleashing imagination, innovating boldly, and redefining possible.
• Trustworthy: Built on honesty, respect, and integrity we stand strong together.