Associate Program Manager, Design Team

ZipRecruiter; New York (NY); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Associate Program Manager to support their Editorial Sponsorships and Design teams. This role involves managing multiple projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring operational success. The position offers a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility in work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in non-technical project/program management.
• Skilled in managing change and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute initiatives related to Editorial Sponsorships & Design.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project progress.
• Track and report on key metrics and analyze data.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Job Description

Associate Program Manager

Overview:

• We are the world’s largest professional network, built to help members of all backgrounds and experiences achieve more in their careers. Our vision is to create economic opportunities for every member of the global workforce. Every day, our members use our products to make connections, discover opportunities, build skills, and gain insights. We believe amazing things happen when we work together in an environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging, and that what matters most in a candidate is having the skills needed to succeed. Join us to challenge yourself with work that matters.
• We trust each other to do our best work where it works best for us and our teams. This role offers both hybrid and remote work options, allowing you to work from home or commute to an office depending on what’s best for you and your team.
• We are looking for an Associate Project/Program Manager to join our team.
• The role will support our Sponsorship work and our Design team, with a focus on project management rather than advertising or design, which are nice to haves. The ideal candidate will be able to manage multiple workflows simultaneously, be proactive, enthusiastic, and inquisitive.
• Location – NYC (Hybrid – Onsite Tuesdays through Thursdays)

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute initiatives and projects related to Editorial Sponsorships & Design
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to build relationships, monitor, and drive project progress
• Oversee operational program management projects for Editorial teams
• Establish project standards, cadence, and version controls for documentation and workflows
• Develop new project tools and templates to support the team
• Execute projects according to plan: action items, owners, due dates, statuses, issues, lessons learned, and risks
• Assist with creating and updating key project artifacts and facilitate meetings with agendas, minutes, and activity tracking
• Track and report on key metrics, analyze data, derive insights, and deliver recommendations
• Manage multiple concurrent operations projects of varying complexity
• Build collaborative partnerships with business leads and stakeholders to enhance customer satisfaction
• Handle day-to-day customer needs, including product training, support, and monitoring
• Be a team player

Requirements:

Basic Qualifications:

• 4+ years’ experience in non-technical project/program management
• Adaptable and action-oriented
• Skilled in managing change
• Experience in relationship management

Qualifications:

• Experience leading and delivering complex global projects
• Experience in Advertising or Sponsored Content
• Experience managing projects within the Design lifecycle
• Knowledge of project life cycle
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to structure ambiguous problems, analyze data, identify insights, and recommend actions
• Ability to communicate effectively with executive, business, and recruiting leaders
• Proactive and productive in supporting stakeholders
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment

Suggested Skills:

• Project Management
• Communication
• Collaboration

Compensation:

• $43.68 - $50.86 Hourly (W2/Non-Exempt), rate depends on location

Req #15421