Program Manager (Ad Tech)

About the position

We are looking for a Program Manager to join our Advertising Technology team. In this position, you will play an essential role in driving the successful execution of a technical program encompassing multiple IT implementation projects. You will be the driving force behind coordinating the delivery of multiple interrelated project workstreams, including planning, executing, and reporting to senior level stakeholders on the program, ensuring that it is completed on time, within scope, and within budget. The impact of your role will extend far beyond the realms of program management, as you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our organization by delivering innovative solutions and optimizing our program management processes. Our ideal candidate is a certified PMP professional with expertise in managing complex programs and a variety of stakeholders, with both an attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Experience with the advertising industry is preferred. If you are looking for a role that allows you to lead cutting-edge programs and you enjoy collaborating with leaders and technical talent, this is the perfect opportunity for you. This position is a remote (in the U.S.) position and will be a W-2 hourly 9 month contract with possible extension.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall plan for an Advertising Technology transformation program and associated workstreams.
• Ownership of executive level communications and stakeholder management.
• Provide strategic and tactical program guidance to ensure program health and efficiency.
• Partner with the customer’s PM team to optimize resources and advise on program-level risk mitigation and issue resolution.
• Hold team and vendors accountable for delivery and status updates.
• Manage vendor and team accountability, ensuring cross-team RACI is enforced.
• Support client PM team, ensuring streamlined communication across team and vendors.
• Collaborate with workstream leads and meet regularly to review status updates and create status reports, as well as to identify risks, and escalate decisions.
• Maintain and update the program-level RAID log.
• Provide program-level risk and issue mitigation strategies.
• Perform post-mortems on identified risks and gaps.
• Create and maintain ongoing program-level deliverables including weekly executive status report, and program roadmap.

Requirements

• Ideal candidate must have 7 to 10 years of IT and business/industry work experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role.
• 5 years managing programs or large projects.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or other related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Project Management certification is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates an understanding of technical concepts and the ability to work closely with technical teams.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage shifting priorities, and oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must have a results-oriented mindset and have strong organizational skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with the advertising industry.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Professional development
• Trainings
• Referral bonus program
• Wellness program