Program Manager II, Corporate Sponsorship

Seattle Children's•Seattle, WA

2d•$110,122 - $165,182•Hybrid

About The Position

Seattle Children’s is hiring a Program Manager II – Creative Lead, Corporate Sponsorships (LTE) for its Brand & Creative Services team. This hybrid role shapes the creative narrative and directs strategy for systemwide campaigns, corporate partner programs, and co-branded initiatives. The position combines brand strategy, creative and copy direction, and sponsorship program management to connect Seattle Children’s mission with campaign and partner goals. The role defines creative vision and voice, develops messaging frameworks, ensures consistency across sponsorship tactics, and oversees sponsorship growth and brand alignment. It also partners with project managers and production partners on day-to-day execution. The position is a limited-term role with an estimated duration of two years. The role establishes creative foundations and concepts for corporate partner campaigns and patient-experience activations; evaluates mission-aligned approaches for co-branded initiatives and related communications; and safeguards brand voice while balancing sponsor guidelines and healthcare compliance. It leads creative brainstorming and pitch presentations, advises corporate sponsors on mission alignment, and works with internal teams to build sponsorship frameworks that provide value to sponsors. The Program Manager II approves final creative deliverables, directs internal and agency partners responsible for production, and oversees campaign and production budgets and scope. Seattle Children’s is a pediatric academic medical center serving Washington, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho. Its mission is to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible, regardless of a family’s ability to pay. The organization emphasizes Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity, and Innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, health care, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five years of experience in a lead role overseeing program or project management.
Four years of experience working on quality and process improvement projects with cross-functional teams, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Proven record of project completion, program planning, execution, and status reporting.
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams, committees, activities, and staff.
Proven experience driving high-level corporate partnership concepts, campaign co-branding, or strategic program management.
Ten or more years of experience leading creative strategy, developing multichannel campaigns, and writing high-impact marketing copy in an agency or in-house brand team.
Strong portfolio demonstrating creative direction, campaign concepting, and writing across integrated media, including development of programs from concepts through activations.
Outstanding presentation, narrative-building, and executive presence, with demonstrated ability to influence corporate stakeholders, creative partners, and internal leadership.

Nice To Haves

Experience directing co-branded storytelling in sports marketing, venue activations, or major enterprise sponsor networks.
Experience as a Creative Director or Lead Copywriter in an agency setting.
Familiarity with brand safety, ethical marketing, or regulatory considerations in nonprofit or healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

Establish creative foundations and concepts for corporate partner campaigns and patient-experience activations.
Evaluate mission-aligned approaches for co-branded initiatives, pitch decks, executive and donor messaging, and digital channels.
Ensure creative touchpoints reflect Seattle Children’s brand while balancing sponsor guidelines and healthcare compliance requirements.
Lead brainstorming sessions and creative pitch presentations for internal stakeholders and external corporate leadership.
Partner with Brand and Creative Services teams to develop sponsorship frameworks that deliver return on objectives and investment for corporate sponsors.
Advise corporate sponsors on aligning their brands with Seattle Children’s mission.
Approve final creative deliverables and direct internal designers, project managers, and agency partners responsible for tactical execution and production logistics.
Oversee campaign and creative production allocations, prioritizing investments that support brand equity and engagement.
Lead program/project management, quality and process improvement work, and multidisciplinary teams, committees, activities, and staff.