Program Manager

As a PROGRAM MANAGER, you will be enabling the company to enter several high-touch partnerships with other media companies. The PM will manage a group of interrelated initiatives with the common goal of providing leadership across a broad spectrum of interdependent projects. The PM will work closely with a platform team to create and present milestones, business strategies and financials. The Program Manager will direct and manage multiple cross-group, cross-business unit/function and cross-functional projects to ensure high-quality, on-time, on-budget delivery objectives.

The Program Manager will execute all project planning, costing, integration, performance and monitoring of identified and approved solution proposals to build and improve organizational capabilities. Additionally, the PM will ensure adherence to deliverables, schedules, budgets and project requirements. He/she will facilitate effective communication across the organization to address project risks, issues and problems, and report progress to management stakeholders on a recurring basis, as well as manage stakeholder expectations.

Stakeholders include external clients and it will be important for the PM to consistently manage partner expectations to ensure the highest quality of service delivery, demonstrating strong partner-communication skills. He/she will lead the charge in creating happy, reference-able partners while promoting the company's value

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or related field required
5+ years of Program Management experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
Ability to lead with influence within and external to the functional group
Ability to drive and execute decisions with limited information and the ability to understand and articulate the associated risks
Ability to effectively drive change
Excellent interpersonal skills, negotiation and problem resolution skills
Demonstrate self-starter capability, requiring minimum supervision
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Smart Sheet, Google sites, and Project Professional, with the ability to understand and implement new tools as necessary and appropriate
Understanding of web technologies; understanding of digital ad operations a significant plus
Diplomatic with strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills