Brand Activation Program Manager - Flexible Hours & PTO

Staples, Inc.; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan and generous PTO

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) plan with company match

Associate store discount

Job summary

Staples, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager, Brand Activation to plan, coordinate, and execute integrated marketing campaigns that align with category priorities and enterprise goals.

You will connect Merchandising, Creative, CRM, and Digital teams to ensure on-strategy campaigns delivered on time with consistent customer experiences across channels. The role requires strong program management, stakeholder management, and a proactive approach to solving complex business challenges, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in marketing, campaign management, brand activation, retail marketing, program management, or related discipline.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and executing marketing campaigns or cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience managing timelines, workback schedules, deliverables, stakeholder reviews, approvals, and launch readiness activities.
• Experience partnering with multiple business functions such as Merchandising, Creative, CRM, Digital Marketing, Paid Media, Operations, Analytics, Stores, or external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of campaigns across multiple channels.
• Translate priorities and objectives into actionable campaign plans, briefs, milestones, and deliverables.
• Manage timelines, approvals, stakeholder reviews, and launch readiness activities.
• Partner with various teams to ensure seamless campaign execution across departments.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings and status updates to keep initiatives on track.

Skills

Program management

Organizational skills

Cross-functional influence

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Prioritization

Ambiguity navigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Staples, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager, Brand Activation to plan, coordinate, and execute integrated marketing campaigns that align with category priorities and enterprise goals.

You will connect Merchandising, Creative, CRM, and Digital teams to ensure on-strategy campaigns delivered on time with consistent customer experiences across channels. The role requires strong program management, stakeholder management, and a proactive approach to solving complex business challenges, with