VP, Program Manager, Infrastructure & Data Architecture

Horizon Media Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to spearhead infrastructure and data architecture initiatives. This pivotal role involves overseeing the implementation of a robust data ecosystem, utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as Snowflake and AWS. The successful candidate will collaborate with diverse teams to ensure seamless integration and drive operational excellence. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of data infrastructure while fostering innovation across the organization. Join a forward-thinking company that values original thinking and nurtures its people.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Unlimited paid time off (PTO)

Mental health and wellness resources

Pet insurance

Childcare resources

Identity theft insurance

Fertility assistance programs

Fitness reimbursement

Qualifications

• 7+ years of program management experience in infrastructure and data architecture.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing, cloud infrastructure, and ETL processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management for complex infrastructure and data architecture projects.
• Develop strategic roadmaps for data architecture evolution.

Skills

Strategic planning and execution

Cross-functional team collaboration

Budget management

Risk assessment and mitigation

Stakeholder engagement

Technical documentation

Team leadership

Adaptability and problem-solving

Education

PMP or similar project management certification

Tools

Snowflake

AWS

Fivetran

DAT

Job description

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Job Description

VP, Program Manager, Infrastructure & Data Architecture - Horizon Media

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead our infrastructure and data architecture initiatives within Horizon Media. This role will be responsible for overseeing the successful implementation and management of our data ecosystem, leveraging core products such as Snowflake, AWS, DAT, and Fivetran to drive operational excellence and business insights.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead end-to-end program management for complex infrastructure and data architecture projects from initiation through deployment and evaluation
• Develop and execute strategic roadmaps for data architecture evolution, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with Horizon's Enterprise Product group, Enterprise Engineering, and data governance teams to ensure integrated solution design and implementation
• Manage resource allocation, timelines, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies
• Establish and maintain program governance frameworks including documentation, reporting, and change management processes
• Drive the implementation and optimization of our core tech stack (Snowflake, AWS, DAT, and Fivetran)
• Monitor program health using KPIs and metrics to ensure successful delivery
• Communicate program status and critical issues to executive leadership

Qualifications
• 7+ years of program management experience with demonstrable success leading large-scale infrastructure and data architecture deployments
• Strong technical understanding of data warehousing, cloud infrastructure, ETL processes, and data integration
• Proven experience with Snowflake, AWS ecosystem, DAT, and Fivetran or similar technologies
• Track record of successful delivery in complex, cross-functional environments
• Experience partnering with product, engineering, and governance teams to deliver cohesive technology solutions
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Experience in media, advertising, or related industries preferred
• Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance requirements
• PMP or similar project management certification beneficial

Required Skills
• Strategic planning and execution
• Cross-functional team collaboration and alignment
• Budget management and resource optimization
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Stakeholder engagement and expectation management
• Technical documentation and process development
• Team leadership and coordination
• Adaptability and problem-solving in dynamic environments

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of our data infrastructure while driving innovation and operational excellence across Horizon Media's mission technical foundations.

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Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Salary Range

$230,000.00 - $280,000.00

A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual’s skill sets, experience, training, education, licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role. As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach. We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.

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