Associate Director, Program Management

Whirlpool, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Employee discount

Education reimbursement

On-site amenities

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation in Chicago, IL is seeking an Associate Director of Program Management to lead end-to-end marketing programs. You will bridge cross-functional teams, creative talent, and marketing leadership to translate strategic priorities into measurable growth across campaigns.

The role requires a tenacious leader with 10+ years in high-velocity marketing environments, plus mastery of enterprise PM tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in program, project, or account management within high-velocity marketing or agency environments.
• Experience delivering complex, multi-channel integrated programs from concept through global execution.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate strategic engagements with cross-agency partnerships for streamlined workflows.
• Align with executives to translate priorities into defined strategic programs.
• Own integrated campaigns across digital, social, and point-of-purchase channels.
• Lead end-to-end marketing programs from concept to delivery within budget and timeline.
• Roadmap strategies into actionable project plans with clear resource allocation.
• Forecast, report on budgets, timelines, and milestones with stakeholder accountability.
• Identify risks and remove bottlenecks to maintain schedule and budget.
• Collaborate with resourcing to balance workloads against priorities.
• Drive process improvements to enhance team agility and output quality.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Media strategy

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workfront

Asana

Jira

Job description

## Associate Director, Program ManagementChicago,Illinois,USAApply NowFind out how well you match with this job**About Whirlpool Corporation**Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com. ## **The team you will be a part of**The Brand Management team promotes and maintains the brand image at local, national or international levels. Coordinates marketing strategies, including packaging, pricing, expense budgets, advertising and promotion of the brand. Develops associated advertising campaigns for the brand.## **This role in summary**In this strategic leadership role, you will serve as the Integrated Program Lead, acting as the essential bridge between cross-functional stakeholders, creative talent, and marketing leadership. You will be the primary driver of end-to-end marketing programs and the designated brand authority within your pod. By championing operational excellence, you will optimize the workflows and internal partnerships that translate bold creative concepts into measurable business results.## **Your responsibilities will include*** **Orchestrate Strategic Engagements:** Cultivating high-impact cross-agency partnerships that guarantee streamlined workflows and flawless execution.* **Executive Alignment:** Collaborate with brand and business leaders to translate organizational priorities into defined strategic programs that drive measurable growth across marketing initiatives.* **Integrated Campaign Ownership:** Act as the strategic lead for go-to-market development, spearheading integrated, performance-driven campaigns across digital, social, and point-of-purchase channels.* **End-to-End Program Management:** Lead the lifecycle of complex, cross-functional marketing initiatives, from conceptualization to delivery, ensuring unwavering creative excellence and alignment with business objectives.* **Strategic Roadmapping:** Convert high-level marketing strategies into actionable project plans, ensuring precise scoping, resource allocation, and transparent stakeholder communication.* **Precision Execution:** Maintain the integrity of project forecasting and reporting; proactively manage budgets, timelines, and documentation while holding internal and external stakeholders accountable to milestones.* **Risk Mitigation:** Identify and neutralize potential bottlenecks, scope creep, and delivery risks to ensure all workstreams remain on schedule and within budget.* **Strategic Resourcing:** Partner with the resourcing team to audit briefs, optimize talent assignments, and balance workloads against shifting business priorities.* **Process Innovation:** Drive continuous improvement in cross-functional workflows and operational processes to enhance team agility and elevate overall output quality.## **Minimum requirements*** Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.* 10+ years of progressive leadership in program, project, or account management, specifically within high-velocity marketing or agency environments.* A proven track record of architecting and delivering complex, multi-channel integrated programs from initial concept through global execution.## **Preferred skills and experiences*** Deep institutional knowledge of media strategy, planning, and activation across the full marketing funnel..* Demonstrated experience navigating extreme ambiguity, proactively managing off-scope risks, and maintaining project velocity under pressure.* Highly skilled at synthesizing complex data sets and consumer insights to define clear objectives and pivot strategies effectively.* Mastery of enterprise-level project management ecosystems (e.g., Workfront, Asana, or Jira) to drive visibility and accountability.* Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and build consensus among executive-level stakeholders.* Comfortable providing and receiving direct, constructive feedback across all levels of the organization to maintain a high bar for excellence.## **What we offer**Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, Barista Bar, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).## **Additional information**Whirlpool’s Ways of WorkingOur goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. While employees in this role work in-person Monday through Friday. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:* **Always On Flexibility** - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.* **Two-Week Work from Anywhere** - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.* **Sabbatical** - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool CorporationSee what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.**Whirlpool Corporation** is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry companyImproving life at home has been at the heart of our business for 112 years — it is why we exist and why we are passionate about what we do. That’s why consumers trust our brands. We never take that for granted. We work every day to earn that trust by continually evolving and innovating for our consumers, helping our environment and communities thrive, and nurturing our talent to bring their talent home to Whirlpool.