Strategy and Operations Program Manager / Chief of Staff

The Sage Group; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Flex PTO

Job summary

The Sage Group is seeking a Strategy and Operations Program Manager to join the Marketing Team as chief of staff to a global director. You will translate strategic goals into actionable plans, drive operational rigor, and act as a trusted advisor across the organization.

This long-term contract role is 100% remote within the United States, offering high-impact work, annual planning, OKR management, budget oversight, and cross-functional leadership with visibility at the executive level.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Program Management.
• 3+ years of experience in a Chief of Staff or similar role.
• 5+ years of experience in leadership roles or directly supporting executive leadership.
• Proven track record of successfully driving strategic initiatives and managing complex projects.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Large Tech, highly matrixed organization experience essential for success (X-Google, Meta, similar).

Responsibilities

• Program Management for Marketing initiatives.
• Managing OKRs and annual planning and forecasting (budgets, resources).
• Resource tracking and reporting; process development and improvement.
• Cross-functional collaboration; act as strategic advisor to executive leadership.
• Executive support: prepare communications, presentations, and status reports.
• Plan, facilitate, and follow up on executive meetings; ensure clear agendas and action items.
• Lead strategic projects and quarterly/annual OKR development and reporting.
• Budget management and allocation of resources with fiscal responsibility.

Skills

Program management

Executive support

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Job description

Marketing Program Manager_Chief of Staff

The Sage Group’s client, a highly sought-after employer and an innovative tech entertainment and streaming company owned by one of the largest tech companies in the world, is seeking a Strategy and Operations Program Manager to join their Marketing Team to support and serve as the right hand to a global director. In this role, you will help design strategies while proactively managing operational rigor and always thinking two steps ahead of a senior-level, high-performing global director.

Responsibilities:

• Program Management_Marketing
• Managing OKRs
• Annual Planning and Forecasting: Budgets, resources
• Resource Tracking and Reporting
• Process Development and Improvement
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• COE Chief of Operations: Act as a strategic advisor and operational linchpin, ensuring the executive's vision is executed effectively across their organization.
• Strategic Execution: Work closely with the Director to define, communicate, and drive strategic initiatives across the organization. For example:
• Translate high-level goals into actionable plans and ensure alignment across departments.
• Optimize the Director's decision-making framework, utilizing key forums to achieve alignment across the team and with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the COE Marketing Ops Lead and central S&O team on annual and quarterly activity planning.
• Executive Support: Act as a strategic advisor and sounding board for a director of marketing
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Facilitate communication and collaboration across departments, fostering a cohesive, high-performing organizational culture. Ensure alignment and information flow between teams.
• Meeting Management: Plan, facilitate, and follow up on executive-level meetings (weekly leadership meetings, monthly all-hands, and annual offsites), ensuring clear agendas, productive discussions, and effective action item tracking. Manage the preparation and execution of recurring team meetings.
• Communication and Stakeholder Management: Prepare presentations, reports, and other communications on the director's behalf. Team updates and status reports.
• Problem Solving and Decision Support: Identify and analyze complex organizational issues, develop potential solutions, and present recommendations.
• Project Management: Lead and manage strategic projects. For example, manage quarterly and annual OKR development and reporting with team leaders and agency partners.
• Budget Management: Contribute to the development and management of resource-related budgets (i.e., T&E budget), ensuring accurate and strategic allocation of resources and maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in Program Management
• 3+ years of experience in a Chief of Staff or similar role
• 5+ years of experience in leadership roles or directly supporting executive leadership
• Proven track record of successfully driving strategic initiatives and managing complex projects
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Large Tech, highly matrixed organization experience essential for success (X-Google, Meta, similar)

Ideals:

• Previous People Manager
• Familiarity with change management methodologies.

This is a long-term contract (likely to extend year over year)

100% remote within the United States

$200K range, W-2

Medical, Dental, Vision, matching 401(k), and flex PTO