Program Manager

Calculated Hire; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Calculated Hire is seeking a Program Manager to lead a high-visibility, enterprise-wide milestone program for a national consumer brand. This onsite role in Irving, TX requires coordinating across Marketing, Operations, Merchandising, Communications, and executive stakeholders to deliver initiatives on time with measurable impact.

You will own end-to-end planning, govern timelines, prepare executive reporting, identify risks, and drive cross-functional reviews.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of program/PM experience or related cross-functional roles.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Expert-level PowerPoint skills and support to senior executives.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders across multiple teams.
• Strong project coordination: tracking initiatives and timelines.
• Executive presence and comfort with senior leadership meetings.
• Assertive, proactive style with busy stakeholders.
• Self-starter working with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of the program roadmap.
• Drive alignment across Marketing, Merchandising, Operations, Digital, Communications, and external agencies.
• Establish governance processes, project timelines, and executive reporting.
• Identify risks and dependencies and build mitigation plans across workstreams.
• Facilitate cross-functional planning sessions and stakeholder reviews.
• Lead monthly steering committee meetings with Director- and VP-level stakeholders.
• Build executive-ready presentations and status updates for senior leadership, including the CEO and Executive Committee.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for program issues and decisions.
• Measure success through defined KPIs and post-activation performance reviews.

Skills

Executive presence

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

Project milestones

PowerPoint proficiency

Risk identification

Lead meetings

Independent worker

Job description

We are hiring a Program Manager to lead a high-visibility, enterprise-wide milestone program for a well-known national consumer brand. This is a dedicated program team role and the primary point of coordination across Marketing, Operations, Merchandising, Communications, and executive stakeholders. You will make sure key initiatives, campaigns, and activation moments are delivered on time and with measurable business impact.

• Location: Irving, TX (Onsite, Monday-Friday)
• Contract: Through March 2028
• Compensation: $47-50/hr
• Travel: Occasional (Less than 15%) for conferences, events, and activations

What You Will Do

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of the program roadmap
• Drive alignment across Marketing, Merchandising, Operations, Digital, Communications, and external agency partners
• Establish governance processes, project timelines, and executive reporting
• Identify risks and dependencies and build mitigation plans across workstreams
• Facilitate cross-functional planning sessions and stakeholder reviews
• Lead monthly steering committee meetings with Director- and VP-level stakeholders
• Build executive-ready presentations and status updates for senior leadership, including the CEO and Executive Committee
• Serve as the primary escalation point for program issues and decisions
• Measure success through defined KPIs and post-activation performance reviews

What You Bring

• 5 to 8 years of program management, project management, strategic initiatives, marketing, or cross-functional business management experience
• Experience leading large-scale, enterprise-wide initiatives
• Expert-level PowerPoint skills and a track record of supporting senior executives
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across multiple teams
• Strong project coordination skills: tracking initiatives, managing timelines, and driving deliverables
• Executive presence, with comfort leading meetings and interacting with senior leadership
• An assertive, proactive style and comfort pushing busy stakeholders for information and deliverables
• Self-starter who works independently with minimal direction and manages many moving pieces
• Retail, QSR, CPG, or consumer-facing brand experience preferred

Applications will be accepted until at least November 13th, 2026

About Us:

Calculated Hire is modernizing the professional services and staffing industry. When it comes to building teams, we understand that your organization’s culture is key to its success. We customize solutions to your unique needs through staff augmentation, the design and implementation of advisory services, and workforce transformation with our patented Elevate program.

EEO Statement:

Eight Eleven Group is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Calculated Hire offers medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401(k) plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, and 6 paid company holidays.

Pay Disclaimer:

The pay range reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Offers are based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.