Program Manager (III)

Aquent is partnering with a leading global technology company that is transforming how people connect, work, and live. This innovative organization is at the forefront of developing groundbreaking solutions that impact millions worldwide, driven by a mission to make information universally accessible and useful. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and making a tangible difference in the digital landscape.

Are you ready to shape the future of large-scale initiatives and drive significant impact across a dynamic organization? We are seeking an exceptional individual to lead critical programs, influencing strategic direction and operational excellence. In this role, you will be instrumental in navigating complex challenges, delivering transformative improvements, and ensuring alignment among senior stakeholders. Your work will directly contribute to the successful execution of high-priority projects, fostering continuous improvement and driving impactful change across diverse teams. This is an incredible opportunity to leverage your expertise to optimize processes, enhance collaboration, and leave a lasting mark on an industry-leading platform.

**What You'll Do:**

* Independently define, drive, and own program charters, encompassing scope, timelines, objectives, resource allocation, and risk management for moderately complex programs.

* Translate ambiguous program goals into clear, measurable objectives and milestones.

* Determine the optimal level of program management required for various initiatives.

* Develop comprehensive project plans that break down work into discrete phases, identify risks and dependencies, and proactively address potential constraints.

* Establish program phasing and metrics that support continuous improvement and efficient resource stewardship.

* Optimize regular checkpoints and metrics dashboards, ensuring stakeholders are aligned on strategic program adjustments.

* Design and deliver sophisticated communication plans, including executive and key partner communications, effectively representing the program across all touchpoints.

* Anticipate change management needs, developing and executing rollout plans, monitoring progress, and resolving misalignments.

* Cultivate trusted relationships with senior program stakeholders to facilitate effective decision-making and resolve prioritization conflicts.

* Proactively manage program escalations, ensuring timely and effective resolution.

* Independently collect and analyze data to govern programs and support stakeholder decision-making.

* Maintain project trackers and status reports, proactively managing dependencies while upholding values of product excellence, inclusion, and brand reputation.

* Develop automated processes to enhance operational velocity and monitoring capabilities.

* Define robust program governance structures, including effective management of mitigations, postmortems, and escalation reporting, and lead impactful stakeholder meetings.

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* Demonstrated proficiency in Portfolio Management.

* Strong capabilities in Team Management.

* Proven experience with Continuous Improvement methodologies.

* Expertise in Managing Organizational Change.

* Exceptional Communications Management skills.

* Advanced Planning abilities.

* A track record of effective Stakeholder Management.

* Proficiency in Execution and Governance.

* Strong Technical Judgment.

* Deep User understanding and empathy.

**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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