Senior Program Delivery Leader

Edelman; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Edelman is seeking a strategic VP, Program Director to lead integrated client programs from planning to execution in Los Angeles. You will oversee multiple workstreams, mentor PM talent and drive best practices across cross-functional teams to deliver impactful communications and marketing programs.

The role emphasizes operational leadership, financial stewardship and scalable workflows to ensure on-time, within-scope, profitable delivery in a dynamic agency environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of progressive project management experience in integrated marketing/communications or related professional services.
• Experience leading large-scale, integrated programs across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior program management lead across a portfolio of integrated client engagements, providing strategic oversight for multiple workstreams, teams and disciplines.
• Define delivery strategies, project approaches and governance models that drive successful execution from kickoff through completion.
• Partner with Account, Strategy, Creative, Production and Specialty teams to evaluate new opportunities, develop scopes of work, staffing plans, timelines and budgets, ensuring proposed solutions are operationally and financially sustainable.
• Lead project planning, financial management and forecasting to ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope and profitably.
• Oversee project managers responsible for day-to-day delivery, providing coaching, guidance and escalation support throughout project lifecycles.
• Anticipate risks, proactively resolve issues and lead change management processes while balancing client expectations, business objectives and team needs.
• Drive conversations with clients related to delivery strategy, project health, financial performance and operational excellence, including discussions scope, delivery options, trade-offs and commercial implications.
• Partner with Finance and Resource Management to maintain accurate forecasting, staffing plans and approved statements of work.
• Champion project management standards, tools and best practices that improve consistency, transparency and operational efficiency across integrated teams.
• Establish scalable workflows and delivery frameworks that support evolving client needs while maintaining quality and accountability.
• Establish and oversee quality control, review and approval processes across project deliverables and integrated workstreams.
• Lead, mentor and develop Project Management talent by providing ongoing coaching, performance feedback and career development opportunities.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative team culture that encourages continuous learning, operational excellence and innovation.

Skills

Executive presence

AI fluency

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Smartsheet

Project management platforms

Job description

Edelman is seeking a strategic VP, Program Director to lead integrated client programs from planning to execution in Los Angeles. You will oversee multiple workstreams, mentor PM talent and drive best practices across cross-functional teams to deliver impactful communications and marketing programs.

The role emphasizes operational leadership, financial stewardship and scalable workflows to ensure on-time, within-scope, profitable delivery in a dynamic agency environment.