Senior Program Director, Finance & Integrated Programs

Daniel J. Edelman Holdings in; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel J. Edelman Holdings in New York seeks a strategic VP, Program Director (Finance) to lead integrated client programs with operational leadership and financial stewardship from planning through execution.

You will mentor project management teams, shape best practices, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver work that is on time, within scope, and profitable. The role emphasizes AI-enabled workflows, scalable delivery, and exceptional client relationships, with a strong culture of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of progressive project management experience within an integrated marketing, communications, public relations agency or related professional services environment.

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.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Financial forecasting

AI fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

Daniel J. Edelman Holdings in New York seeks a strategic VP, Program Director (Finance) to lead integrated client programs with operational leadership and financial stewardship from planning through execution.

You will mentor project management teams, shape best practices, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver work that is on time, within scope, and profitable. The role emphasizes AI-enabled workflows, scalable delivery, and exceptional client relationships, with a strong culture of