Senior Staff, Program Management

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Role Overview 

We are seeking a seasoned Program Manager with exceptional project management discipline and delivery oversight experience to drive mission-critical programs across Converged Advertising, Affiliate Systems, and International Linear. This role requires operational rigor, stakeholder fluency, and the ability to convert strategic goals into measurable delivery milestones. 

Core Responsibilities 

Program Management & Delivery Oversight 

• Lead complex, cross-functional technology programs from initiation through delivery 

• Build detailed execution roadmaps with milestone accountability, dependencies, risk tracking, and cross-team coordination 

• Own RAID logs, change control processes, and governance rituals (e.g., QBRs, WBRs, SteerCo reviews) 

• Drive relentless follow-through, ensuring timelines are met and scope remains controlled 

Program Analytics & Operational Reporting 

• Define and track KPIs for delivery velocity, budget adherence, risk exposure, and value realization 

• Develop and manage dashboards to monitor program progress across strategic initiatives 

• Partner with Finance and Operations to ensure delivery alignment with quarterly/annual goals and budgets 

Vendor & Partner Oversight 

• Manage multiple external vendor teams ensuring performance to contract (SOWs, SLAs, timecards, and billing compliance) 

• Facilitate vendor onboarding, reviews, and escalations for technical or delivery gaps 

• Support commercial management including rate cards, change orders, and invoice validation 

Executive Communication 

• Craft crisp updates for SVP and C-level stakeholders with emphasis on decision readiness, blockers, and ROI 

• Build visual dashboards, program briefs, and strategic narratives for business and technical audiences 

Required Qualifications 

• 12+ years of experience in program/project management with a focus on large-scale, multi-track technology initiatives 

• Demonstrated track record of owning and delivering programs with cross-org complexity and business impact 

• Deep fluency in Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, and program governance best practices 

• Strong understanding of financial planning, vendor management, and enterprise operations 

Preferred Experience 

• Media, AdTech, or Broadcast industry expe