Awards Programs Lead | Marketing Operations

SANDOW; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SANDOW is seeking a meticulous Marketing Programs and Operations Manager to lead Architizer’s awards and honorific programs from concept through execution and post-program analysis. You’ll manage calendars, plans, and milestones while coordinating with editorial, creative, and events teams to ensure timely, high-quality entrants’ experiences.

You will partner with stakeholders to optimize processes, build dashboards, and deliver polished results at every stage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on marketing program or project management experience spanning strategy through execution.
• Proven cross-functional leadership - a track record of steering multiple intricate programs to the finish line while driving alignment and momentum.
• Exceptional organizational skills and relentless attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills - comfortable pulling program data, interpreting results, and building the case for what to do next.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and decision-making in day-to-day work.
• Experience with a CRM platform (HubSpot) and project management tools (ClickUp).
• Experience with OpenWater, AwardsForce, or equivalent awards platforms a plus.
• A confident communicator and natural connector who brings people together around shared goals.

Responsibilities

• Own awards and honorific programs end to end - scoping, planning, executing, and analyzing - delivering polished results at every stage.
• Configure entry forms, categories, and deadlines on the submission platform, shaping the entrant experience.
• Drive alignment across editorial, creative, and event teams with clear next steps.
• Build dashboards, track performance, and report outcomes to leadership.
• Set strategy and brief creatives, QA builds, or refine timelines as needed.

Skills

Marketing program management

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

AI tool usage

Tools

HubSpot

ClickUp

OpenWater

AwardsForce

Job description

SANDOW is seeking a meticulous Marketing Programs and Operations Manager to lead Architizer’s awards and honorific programs from concept through execution and post-program analysis. You’ll manage calendars, plans, and milestones while coordinating with editorial, creative, and events teams to ensure timely, high-quality entrants’ experiences.

You will partner with stakeholders to optimize processes, build dashboards, and deliver polished results at every stage.