VP, Program Management

Horizon Media•New York, NY

2d•$230,000 - $280,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Horizon Media , founded in 1989 by Bill Koenigsberg, is recognized as one of the most innovative marketing and advertising firms. We are headquartered in New York City, with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. A leader in driving business solutions for marketers, Horizon is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its incredible culture, Horizon is consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, AdAge, Crain’s New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal. Together we are building a place of belonging. At Horizon, we understand the value that different perspectives can bring to our clients and culture; DEI is our DNA. We strive for an environment where our employees feel welcomed, safe and empowered. We value YOU and believe that your authentic voice and unique perspective allows us to create a more rewarding culture, and experience, together. Our simple recipe for success? We hire talented people (thinkers, doers, dreamers, makers), challenge them and give them every opportunity to grow. Job Summary Horizon Media is seeking a VP, Program Manager to provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of workstreams for one of our largest clients. The focus of this role will be organizing delivery across these workstreams in a way that is strategic, efficient, and collaborative. This person will also lead specific initiatives as needed. This role requires a strategic thinker and execution leader who can align diverse stakeholders—ranging from media, technology, data and executive client leadership. They will be accountable for successful delivery, process, project management, and communication across the account and various workstreams while working closely with executive stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be adept at navigating large-scale, dynamic enterprise environments, coordinating efforts across multiple business units, and ensuring that our products deliver on their vision of transforming data-driven marketing through AI-powered intelligence and automation.

Requirements

12+ years of experience in program and project management in an agency, ad tech, media consultancy or SaaS environment.
Strong understanding of AI, data platforms, ad technology, and media investment strategies .
Proven ability to manage large-scale, cross-functional technology and business initiatives in a complex corporate environment.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills , with a track record of working with senior leadership.
Expert at building project plans, managing risks, and team leadership
Strong management and mentoring skills
Proficiency in program management and collaboration tools (JIRA, Monday.com).

Nice To Haves

PMP, Agile, or SAFe certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end program execution for multiple initiatives, product development and data driven efforts while ensuring they are aligned with Horizon Media’s broader business strategy.
Manage complex, multi-stakeholder programs spanning media , product development, data strategy, commercialization, corporate development, and media investment teams .
Build and maintain detailed project roadmaps, proactively identifying dependencies, risks, and solutions across workstreams.
Manage program risk and governance frameworks , defining clear decision-making structures, accountability, and prioritization.
Establish timelines and ensure successful execution of programs per strategic goals and expected outcomes.
Facilitate communication among stakeholders so that they are informed with the right information at the right time to make decisions.
Proactively identify risks and issues along with mitigation strategies
Partner with team leads to scope work and identify capacity needs
Constantly optimize the team based on performance and needs
Partner with worksteam leads to strategize the most effective process for delivering against desired outcomes
Manage multiple direct reports with a focus on coaching and setting quality standards
Establish process and tools that allow the team to operate and communicate as efficiently as possible
Partner with other leaders to ensure consistency and effectiveness of tools and processes
Provide regular coaching and feedback on performance
Provide career pathing guidance and identify growth opportunities
Act as a central liaison across Media, Product & Data, Engineering, and Marketing Science to ensure seamless collaboration and execution.
Facilitate engagement with key internal stakeholders within the Program Management Office for this client to align workstreams with the client’s strategic goals.
Lead senior-level discussions, ensuring alignment with leadership and driving consensus across each program.
Lead process development efforts to establish ways or working across the Program Management team
Source and launch new tools that will allow the team to be more efficient and effective
Take on internal projects to elevate how we do Program Management and service stakeholders