Remote Global Marketing Program Manager (CRM/PMO)

Merkle Inc.; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Merkle Inc. seeks an experienced Temporary Program Manager to lead complex marketing initiatives for diverse US and global clients. You will drive strategy, coordinate cross-functional teams across geographies, and ensure on-time delivery with quality standards.

You will manage large, matrixed teams, oversee budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications, and guide clients through UAT steps in CRM rollouts. Remote or hybrid options apply; EST work hours required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
• 5+ years of program management experience in marketing, advertising, or consulting environments.
• Proven track record with programs where the agency acts as PMO and multi-vendor delivery.
• Experience with a global CRM rollout and leading clients through UAT steps.

Responsibilities

• Develop program strategies and roadmaps for complex multi-channel marketing initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional planning with creative, strategy, data analytics, technology, and media teams.
• Create and maintain program charters, scope documents, and success metrics.
• Serve as primary client contact, manage relationships across markets and stakeholders.
• Oversee program execution, budgets, risk management, and post-program retrospectives.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

CRM systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Business Administration/Communications

Tools

Jira

Zephyr

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Job description

Merkle Inc. seeks an experienced Temporary Program Manager to lead complex marketing initiatives for diverse US and global clients. You will drive strategy, coordinate cross-functional teams across geographies, and ensure on-time delivery with quality standards.

You will manage large, matrixed teams, oversee budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications, and guide clients through UAT steps in CRM rollouts. Remote or hybrid options apply; EST work hours required.