Global Program Director — Hybrid, Cross-Office Orchestration

AF1 McCann-Erickson Marketing, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

McCann is seeking a Program Director to join a lean central global team that supports a global business. The role spans operational orchestration and creative delivery for select projects led by the central team, with a strong emphasis on cross-market collaboration and accountability.

With 10+ years in project management within a creative agency, you will drive alignment, efficiency, and high-quality work across the network, including time tracking, financial transfers, and multi-discipline

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project or program management experience within a creative agency environment.
• Proven track record of working within global models and partnering with local market teams.
• Strong understanding of integrated marketing across channels and formats.
• Skilled in managing both operational orchestration and creative delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to bring structure, clarity, and momentum to complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Working knowledge of agency commercial processes including scoping, resource planning, and time tracking.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of key creative projects driven by the central team across markets.
• Partner with finance leads to manage global time codes and internal revenue transfers.
• Act as a key connector between central global team and local market teams to align priorities and timelines.
• Coordinate cross-capability PM stewardship across Omnicom capabilities and Nestlé projects.
• Manage TRR and Agency Mania survey processes and keep leadership informed of key dates.

Skills

Project management

Global collaboration

Integrated marketing

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Job description

McCann is seeking a Program Director to join a lean central global team that supports a global business. The role spans operational orchestration and creative delivery for select projects led by the central team, with a strong emphasis on cross-market collaboration and accountability.

With 10+ years in project management within a creative agency, you will drive alignment, efficiency, and high-quality work across the network, including time tracking, financial transfers, and multi-discipline