Lead Program Manager

Digital Turbine Media•Durham, NC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Lead Program Manager to oversee strategic programs for Digital Turbine’s corporate-wide initiatives . This role focuses on collaborating with key stakeholders to understand, document, articulate and execute against quarterly and annual commitments aligned to our strategic initiatives. As a Lead Program Manager, you will operate as a thought leader , ensuring that corporate Objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) align with Commercial and Product team objectives, priorities and delivery timelines. This role requires deep cross-functional collaboration with Product, Engineering, Commercial, and Operations teams to optimize execution and deliver value at scale.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s/MBA preferred).
8+ years in portfolio/program management within AdTech, Mobile, or Device Ecosystem environments.
Demonstrated experience managing complex, strategic programs involving OEM/carrier integrations and device-based software solutions .
Familiarity with mobile device ecosystems , firmware/software deployment cycles, and partner integration requirements.
Proficiency in program management tools (e.g. Jira Portfolio, Smartsheet, Power BI) and Agile planning frameworks (SAFe, Lean Portfolio Mgmt).
Strong executive presence with experience influencing C-level stakeholders internally and externally.
Proven ability to navigate complex partner relationships while aligning internal teams on priorities.

Nice To Haves

PMP, SAFe Agilist, or equivalent portfolio management certifications.

Responsibilities

Own multiple strategic programs throughout the entire lifecycle , from concept to closure.
Partner and collaborate closely with senior leadership to clearly and concisely develop objectives and timelines that map out a clear path to delivering against our Objectives and KPI’s
Identify Risks, Issues and Mitigation plans that provide leadership with a proactive view of potential obstacles and approaches to overcoming those obstacles.
Monitor and adjust planning against objectives as necessary based on progress against goals and current constraints.
Act as a single point of program visibility and accountability for leadership and product teams balancing competing priorities across regions and business units.
Continuously work to resolve, mitigate and escalate risks and issues to ensure programs stay on course to meet corporate objectives.
Establish a governance and reporting framework for programs, ensuring key stakeholders stay informed of progress and dependencies within other teams and overall progress of the program.
Build and maintain dashboards and executive summaries highlighting progress towards key milestones and delivery status.
Support quarterly and annual planning cycles to report progress and adjust plans as-needed based on business drivers.
Leads program efforts with impact across global teams, product roadmaps, and monetization strategies.
Provides thought leadership across cross-functional and global teams; mentors portfolio analysts/project managers.
Manages multi-region, multi-team programs with high visibility and strategic importance.