Director, Program Manager

Horizon Media•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Horizon Media is seeking a Director, Program Manager to drive execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives across its Product and Data organization. The role aligns stakeholders across product and data teams, business development, media investment, and corporate strategy to accelerate growth and adoption. The Director will work in a large-scale, dynamic enterprise environment and help ensure products fulfill their vision of transforming data-driven marketing through AI-powered intelligence and automation. The role may include travel to client sites. The position oversees multiple strategic programs and product and data initiatives from planning through execution, while managing dependencies, risks, governance, timelines, capacity, and stakeholder communications. It also leads and coaches direct reports, develops effective processes and tools, and coordinates collaboration across Product, Data, Engineering, Marketing Science, and internal business users. The Director contributes to program management process development, tool selection, and team building.

Requirements

At least 8 years of program and project management experience in an agency, ad tech, media consultancy, or SaaS environment.
Strong understanding of AI, data platforms, ad technology, and media investment strategies.
Proven ability to manage large-scale, cross-functional technology and business initiatives in a complex corporate environment.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience working with senior leadership.
Expertise in building project plans, managing risks, and leading teams.
Strong management and mentoring skills.
Proficiency with program management and collaboration tools such as JIRA and Monday.com.

Nice To Haves

PMP, Agile, or SAFe certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end execution of multiple programs, product development initiatives, and data-driven efforts, ensuring alignment with Horizon Media’s broader business strategy.
Manage complex programs involving teams such as product development, data strategy, commercialization, corporate development, and media investment.
Build and maintain detailed project roadmaps and identify dependencies, risks, and solutions across teams.
Manage program risk and governance frameworks, including decision-making structures, accountability, and prioritization.
Establish timelines and ensure programs are delivered in line with strategic goals and expected outcomes.
Facilitate stakeholder communication so participants receive the information needed to make decisions.
Identify risks and issues proactively and develop mitigation strategies.
Partner with team leads to scope work and identify capacity needs.
Optimize the team based on performance and needs, and collaborate with team leads on effective delivery processes.
Manage direct reports, coach them, and set quality standards.
Establish processes and tools that help the team operate and communicate efficiently.
Partner with other leaders to ensure tools and processes are consistent and effective.
Provide regular performance coaching and feedback, career guidance, and growth opportunities.
Act as a central liaison across Product, Data, Engineering, and Marketing Science.
Engage internal business users, including account teams, media buyers, planners, and analytics teams, to align platform capabilities with practical needs.
Lead senior-level discussions, align with leadership, and drive consensus across programs.
Develop processes and ways of working for the Program Management team.
Source and launch tools to improve team efficiency and effectiveness.
Lead internal projects that improve program management and service to stakeholders.