Sr. Associate Program Management

Material • Austin, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Material is seeking a self-motivated, highly autonomous Sr. Associate, Program Management to manage day-to-day execution and client relationships across a variety of workstreams. The role is hybrid and based near one of Material’s offices in New York City, Los Angeles, or Austin. The successful candidate will take end-to-end ownership of complex initiatives, lead cross-functional teams independently, and collaborate with peer Program Managers. Work may span Brand Design, Social, Website Development, User Experience Research, and Strategy. The position calls for a detail-oriented multitasker with strong problem-solving skills, a bias for action, and a forward-thinking approach to using modern AI tools to improve workflows.

The Sr. Associate will initially lead smaller, targeted projects from kickoff through delivery while supporting senior Program Managers on larger initiatives. They will manage plans, milestones, workstreams, budgets, risks, stakeholder communications, and delivery quality, while adapting to changing client priorities and maintaining team morale. The role also involves using AI tools to streamline project-management tasks and improve operational efficiency.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of program or project management experience in an agency, fast-paced technology company, or media environment.
• Experience taking ownership and leading teams independently with minimal oversight, while collaborating effectively with other Program Managers.
• Practical, hands-on familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude to improve productivity and workflow management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects across multiple disciplines, including Brand Design, Social, Web Development, Research, and Strategy.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and an understanding of nuanced client interactions.
• Self-starter mentality, accountability for outcomes, focus on tangible results, and a proactive approach to moving projects forward.

Responsibilities

• Lead smaller, targeted projects from kickoff through delivery and support senior Program Managers on larger initiatives, aligning work with client and portfolio goals.
• Oversee day-to-day execution across creative, strategic, and technical deliverables, including Brand Design, Social campaigns, Website Development, User Experience Research, and Strategy.
• Use modern AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude to streamline project-management tasks, draft documentation, optimize communication, and improve operational efficiency.
• Manage day-to-day communication with client stakeholders and cross-functional teams, provide clear answers, and set expectations.
• Prepare and communicate project plans, milestones, workstreams, and budgets.
• Track progress in internal management tools to support high-quality delivery, timeline adherence, and project profitability.
• Identify operational, resource, and scope risks early; develop solutions independently and escalate risks to leadership when appropriate.
• Adapt to shifting client priorities and ambiguity, and maintain team morale under tight deadlines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed