Agile Marketing Program Manager

Pacific Life•Newport Beach, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own. We’re actively seeking a talented Agile Marketing Program Manager to join our Marketing Strategy team within the Consumer Markets Division (CMD) in Newport Beach CA.

Requirements

Experience leading marketing campaigns, programs, or initiatives in an Agile or hybrid environment
Background as an Agile Marketing Manager, Program Manager, Project Manager, Marketing Operations Manager, Marketing Scrum Master, or similar facilitation-focused role
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive execution
Strong facilitation, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to navigate ambiguity, shifting priorities, and fast-paced work environments
Hands-on experience with project management tools such as Adobe Workfront or Monday.com
Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid approaches) and how to apply them flexibly
Excellent communicator with the ability to engage both team members and senior stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to bring structure, clarity, and alignment to complex initiatives

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial services, insurance, or regulated industries
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Advanced CSM
PMP (Project Management Professional)
Advanced experience configuring or optimizing Monday.com workflows and automations

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end execution of marketing campaigns and strategic initiatives, from intake through delivery
Partner with campaign managers, strategists, team leads and stakeholders to align on priorities, timelines, campaign milestones and outcomes
Monitor progress, identify risks and dependencies, escalate issues when needed, and keep work moving
Act as a Scrum Master and Agile coach for marketing teams
Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including campaign huddles, working groups, stand-ups, campaign prioritization, refinement, and retrospectives
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability
Help teams clarify ownership, surface issues early, make decisions, and maintain momentum
Bring structure and clear next steps to complex work, competing priorities, and open decisions
Ensure alignment and transparency throughout the campaign lifecycle
Provide clear and concise updates to marketing leadership on progress, priorities, risks, blockers, milestones, and outcomes
Build trust with cross-functional partners through strong facilitation, follow-through, transparency, and professional communication
Design and improve workflows to enhance efficiency, visibility, and team effectiveness
Lead intake and prioritization processes for new marketing campaign initiatives
Create and maintain campaign documentation, decision logs, action trackers, and campaign status views
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce friction, and scale campaign execution best practices
Build and manage workflows in tools such as Adobe Workfront and Monday.com
Develop dashboards and reporting to track campaign progress, metrics, and campaign performance
Maintain campaign roadmaps and provide visibility into key initiatives and launches

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Wellbeing Reimbursement Account
Paid Time Off
Holiday Schedules
Financial Planning Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance Program
Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation