Program Manager (Contract-to-Hire)

Zeus Jones•Minneapolis, MN

2d•$95,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Zeus Jones is looking for a Program Manager to join our team of Producers. This role is designed for someone who has solid experience leading complex work, is excited to own meaningful pieces of the work while continuing to learn and grow and wants to deepen their craft alongside senior producers, strategists, creatives and designers. Program Managers at Zeus Jones help turn ambition into action. They navigate complexity, bring structure to ambiguity and keep teams aligned and moving forward. This is a hands-on role where you’ll lead defined programs or workstreams, partner closely with senior teams and steadily grow into greater ownership over time. This is a role for an operator who understands marketing, brand strategy and how creative work actually gets made. We're seeking someone who can help translate bold ideas into actionable plans to solve real client problems. You would join Zeus Jones with the title of Program Manager, working within our production team alongside producers with complementary and overlapping skillsets across program management, creative production, project management, product development and brand innovation. On projects, you’ll partner closely with Strategy, Creative, Design and external collaborators as needed. The day-to-day job (as best as we can define it): This role is both client-facing and team-facing. You’ll serve as a day-to-day partner to clients while managing the work behind the scenes to build trust, create clarity and strengthen relationships in close partnership with your team.

Requirements

4–7 years of experience in program management, project management, production or a related role in a creative, consulting or agency environment.
Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple workstreams.
Strong organizational, communication and time-management skills.
Solid problem-solving ability, with experience breaking down complex challenges into actionable steps.
Working knowledge of digital, branding, innovation and/or experience design.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day program management for defined projects or workstreams, translating strategy into clear plans, timelines and deliverables.
Partner with senior team members and/or clients to shape approaches, clarify objectives and align on scope, priorities and success metrics.
Coordinate cross-functional teams (internal and external), ensuring work stays on track, risks are surfaced early and decisions are well communicated.
Support creative and strategic problem-solving by organizing information, synthesizing inputs and helping teams move from ambiguity to action.
Manage schedules, budgets and resourcing with guidance, escalating thoughtfully when tradeoffs or risks arise.
Collaborate with other Producers to define and deliver assets such as digital experiences, apps, sites, events, programs, products and tools.
Be a strong advocate for both the work and the people doing it, helping teams stay motivated, focused and aligned.
Learn and grow your leadership, client presence and judgment through real work, feedback and mentorship.