Program Manager (II)

Aquent; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health plans

Vision and dental plans

Paid sick leave

Retirement plans with a match

Free online training via Aquent Gymnas

Job summary

Join Aquent as we partner with a leading global organization at the forefront of innovation. You will independently manage the full lifecycle of advanced programs, defining charters, plans, and governance to deliver critical projects beyond your immediate team.

This role emphasizes change management, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement, helping shape strategic outcomes and operational excellence across complex initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end programs and defining program charters.
• Ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and drive decisions.
• Strong change management and governance experience.
• Proven planning, risk management, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently author comprehensive program charters detailing scope, timelines, OKRs, resourcing, risks and dependencies.
• Develop detailed project plans breaking down initiatives into phases and identifying risks and dependencies.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with program stakeholders to facilitate decisions.
• Proactively manage program escalations with stakeholders for timely resolutions.
• Design and implement program communication plans tailored to stakeholder types.
• Execute change management requirements with rollout planning and impact analysis.
• Monitor change management rollouts and resolve misalignments for smooth transitions.
• Independently determine and collect data for program execution and governance.
• Identify and execute program tasks while managing dependencies with value alignment.
• Define governance structures, manage mitigations, postmortems, escalations, and meetings.
• Establish metrics and checkpoints to drive continuous improvement and transparency.

Skills

Proficiency in Communications Mgmt

Strong Team Management

Expertise in Managing Organizational ?

Demonstrated Technical Judgment

Exceptional Stakeholder Management

Proven Planning capabilities

Experience in Portfolio Management

Deep User understanding and empathy

Proficiency in Execution andGovernance

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Job description

Join Aquent as we partner with a leading global organization at the forefront of innovation, where your expertise will directly contribute to shaping groundbreaking programs and driving significant business outcomes. This is an unparalleled opportunity to leverage your program management prowess in an environment that values proactive leadership and strategic impact.

About the Opportunity

Are you a seasoned program management professional ready to drive impactful initiatives and shape the future of complex programs? We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to independently manage the full lifecycle of advanced programs. This role is crucial for defining and addressing cross-functional challenges, optimizing operational efficiency, and ensuring the successful delivery of critical projects that extend beyond your immediate team. You will be instrumental in developing systems for continuous improvement, fostering strong stakeholder relationships, and navigating evolving circumstances with independent judgment to achieve strategic goals.

What You’ll Do

• Independently author comprehensive program charters, detailing scope, timelines, OKRs, resourcing, risks, and dependencies for advanced programs.
• Develop detailed project plans that break down initiatives into discrete phases, identify risks and dependencies, and provide clear visibility into program constraints.
• Cultivate and maintain trusted relationships with program stakeholders to facilitate effective decision-making and optimize team roles and responsibilities.
• Proactively manage program escalations in close collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Design and implement predictable program communication plans, tailored to various stakeholder types, and represent the program team across diverse touchpoints.
• Execute identified change management requirements, developing and overseeing rollout plans, including impact analysis, in partnership with stakeholders.
• Monitor the progress of change management rollouts, actively resolving any misalignments to ensure smooth transitions.
• Independently determine and collect necessary data for effective program execution and governance, maintaining accurate project trackers and status reports.
• Identify and execute program tasks, proactively managing dependencies while integrating values such as Product Excellence, Product Inclusion, and brand trust.
• Define robust program governance structures, ensuring effective management of mitigations, postmortems, and escalations, and driving productive program team meetings.
• Determine program phasing and establish metrics that drive continuous improvement, including Resource Stewardship, in close collaboration with program stakeholders.
• Establish regular checkpoints to deliver and assess improvement metrics, providing transparency and rationale for any program pivots.

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in Communications Management
• Strong Team Management skills
• Expertise in Managing Organizational Change
• Demonstrated Technical Judgment
• Exceptional Stakeholder Management abilities
• Proven Planning capabilities
• Experience in Portfolio Management
• Deep User understanding and empathy
• Proficiency in Execution and Governance
• Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.

• subsidized health, vision, and dental plans
• paid sick leave
• retirement plans with a match
• free online training through Aquent Gymnasium

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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