Program Manager, Public Affairs - AI Campaign

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-impact AI project

Collaborative environment

Best practices in program management

Exposure to senior leadership

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Program Manager for a Public Affairs AI Campaign. This remote, US-based role drives operational discipline, cross-functional coordination, and executive-ready execution to translate strategy into action and keep leadership informed for timely decisions.

The position supports a fast-moving AI initiative, establishing scalable rhythms, reporting, and best practices as the campaign grows, with compensation ranging from $120,000 to $145,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in strategy, operations, consulting, or program management with complex, cross-functional workstreams.
• Proven experience in building and scaling programs within growing teams.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and communicate shifting priorities effectively.
• Experience in high-pressure environments with rapidly changing priorities.
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on detail and multi-tasking.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the AI campaign team to establish and maintain operational rhythms across functions.
• Support leadership in translating strategy into actionable execution plans and timelines.
• Drive daily status reporting, performance tracking, and budget management for the campaign.
• Develop scalable processes and systems to enhance cross-functional collaboration.
• Serve as the connective tissue across internal functions to ensure alignment and information flow.
• Coordinate leadership reviews and ensure materials are well-prepared and tracked.
• Create repeatable playbooks and best practices for program management as the campaign expands.

Skills

Strategy & operations

Cross-functional workstreams

Executive communication

Influence senior leaders

High-pressure environments

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Program Manager, Public Affairs - AI Campaign to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.

This role will support a high-visibility AI campaign by driving operational discipline, cross-functional coordination, and executive-ready execution. The Program Manager will help translate strategy into action, keep stakeholders aligned, and ensure leadership has the information needed to make timely decisions. This is a fast-moving position that will help establish scalable rhythms, reporting, and best practices as the campaign grows.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $120,000 – $145,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Partner with the AI campaign team to establish and maintain operational rhythms across functions
• Support leadership in translating strategy into actionable execution plans and timelines
• Drive daily status reporting, performance tracking, and budget management for the campaign
• Develop scalable processes and systems to enhance cross-functional collaboration
• Serve as the connective tissue across internal functions to ensure alignment and information flow
• Coordinate leadership reviews and ensure materials are well-prepared and tracked
• Create repeatable playbooks and best practices for program management as the campaign expands

Qualifications

• 6+ years in strategy, operations, consulting, or program management with complex, cross-functional workstreams
• Proven experience in building and scaling programs within growing teams
• Ability to influence senior leaders and communicate shifting priorities effectively
• Experience in high-pressure environments with rapidly changing priorities
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on detail and multi-tasking

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a high-impact AI campaign with cross-functional teams
• Collaborative work environment that values input and innovation
• Chance to develop and implement best practices in program management
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making processes
• Professional growth opportunities in a rapidly evolving field

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.