Program Manager

We’re seeking a seasoned professional with a unique blend of business acumen, program management expertise, and leadership skills. As a creative problem-solver with a passion for delivering results, you’ll thrive in our fast-paced environment, driving a complex program forward and achieving exceptional outcomes.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field, or equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
• At least 5 years of professional experience within Business, IT, or an equivalent
• At least 3 years of portfolio, program management and/or project management leadership roles. Project management professional certification preferred (PMP)
• Proven experience delivering large complex programs across multiple teams
• Complex problem-solving and experience establishing processes that strengthen fact-based decision making
• Demonstrated expertise of developing consensus and influencing effective outcomes across diverse teams
• Strong communication, team dynamics, conflict resolution, and leadership skills
• Strong understanding of building program plans and dashboards in Jira
• Proven experience in both agile and waterfall methodologies and working with both scrum and kanban teams

Responsibilities:
As a Sr Program Manager, you will focus on the planning and delivery of a strategic initiative.

• You will partner with multiple leaders to create, manage, and track value delivery on assigned initiatives.
• You will lead and execute all aspects of program management, including scope, schedule, capacity, risks, and dependencies.
• Manage a complex program with multiple stakeholders and workstreams
• Develop and execute a detailed program plan, monitoring progress and adjusting as needed
• Manage stakeholder engagement and communication
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues, delivering status reporting to stakeholders
• Provide bi-weekly status reports to all stakeholders as well as present updates, risks, achievements to senior leadership monthly

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $65.997 to $73.33 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

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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