Director, AI & Data Programs

Horizon Media Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Media is seeking a Director, Program Manager for Product and Data to drive AI-driven marketing initiatives. You will lead end-to-end programs across product, data, engineering and marketing science, aligning platform strategy with enterprise priorities and industry opportunities.

This is a high-impact, cross-functional leadership role in a fast-moving environment. With 8+ years in program management within agencies or SaaS, you will shape roadmaps, manage risk, coach teams, and partner

Qualifications

• 8+ years of program and project management in an agency, ad tech, media consultancy or SaaS environment.
• Strong understanding of AI, data platforms, ad technology, and media investment strategies.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale, cross-functional technology and business initiatives in a complex corporate environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with a track record of working with senior leadership.
• Expert at building project plans, managing risks, and team leadership.
• Strong management and mentoring skills.
• Proficiency in program management and collaboration tools (JIRA, Monday.com).
• PMP, Agile, or SAFe certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end program execution for multiple initiatives, product development and data driven efforts while ensuring they are aligned with Horizon Media’s broader business strategy.
• Manage complex, multi-stakeholder programs spanning product development, data strategy, commercialization, corporate development, and media investment teams.
• Build and maintain detailed project roadmaps, proactively identifying dependencies, risks, and solutions across teams.
• Manage program risk and governance frameworks, defining clear decision-making structures, accountability, and prioritization.
• Establish timelines and ensure successful execution of programs per strategic goals and expected outcomes.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders so that they are informed with the right information at the right time to make decisions.
• Proactively identify risks and issues along with mitigation strategies.
• Partner with team leads to scope work and identify capacity needs.
• Constantly optimize the team based on performance and needs.
• Partner with team leads to strategize the most effective process for delivering against desired outcomes.

Job description

Horizon Media is seeking a Director, Program Manager for Product and Data to drive AI-driven marketing initiatives. You will lead end-to-end programs across product, data, engineering and marketing science, aligning platform strategy with enterprise priorities and industry opportunities.

This is a high-impact, cross-functional leadership role in a fast-moving environment. With 8+ years in program management within agencies or SaaS, you will shape roadmaps, manage risk, coach teams, and partner