Program Manager & Chief of Staff to EVP, Marketing

We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - the trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI-powered applications and experiences with agility and ease.   We’re proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as a Program Manager & Chief of Staff to EVP, Marketing and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward.  This will be a hybrid role so splitting your time between your home office and our Burlington MA headquarters.  Candidates must be local to HQ to be considered. We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Program Manager with strong strategic insight to also serve as the Chief of Staff to the EVP, Marketing. This unique dual-role will support both the effective execution of key programs and initiatives across the Marketing department, as well as provide high-level operational and strategic support to the EVP, Marketing. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that Marketing programs are executed smoothly, that priorities align with business objectives, and that the EVP, Marketing’s time and resources are optimized for maximum impact.

In this role, you will: 

Program Management (70%): 

• Lead, oversee, and drive cross-functional Marketing programs from conception through execution, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and objectives are met. 
• Manage the full lifecycle of key Marketing projects, including resource allocation, risk management, and communication with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Identify and mitigate program risks and challenges, proactively offering solutions to ensure program success. 
• Create and maintain detailed program plans, including timelines, milestones, and reporting on program progress. 
• Collaborate within Marketing teams (creative, analytics, digital, communications, project managers, etc.) and cross-functionally to ensure alignment and efficiency across various initiatives. 
• Liase to assist Corporate Communications team with their project management for executive communications and other key communications projects  
• Analyze data and provide insights on program performance and opportunities for optimization 
• Marketing Value Streams/Programs Oversight: Oversee the Marketing value stream roadmaps to ensure alignment with strategic priorities and delivery of measurable outcomes.  
• Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Alignment: Connective tissue between leadership, project leads, and functional teams. Ensures all stakeholders are informed, aligned, and engaged throughout the lifecycle of initiatives. 
• Execution Visibility & Operational Efficiency: Drive visibility across programs through regular reporting, Asana dashboards, and open communication. Monitor execution of Priority 1 projects, ensuring timely delivery and continuous improvement in cross-team collaboration and stakeholder satisfaction. 
• Marketing M&A program manager 
  • Assessing all potential M&A candidates, building all questions for diligence, note taker on calls, build potential budget and staffing models for acquired company based on numbers from finance, assess all vendor contracts with procurement, legal and IT, attend all M&A meetings, prepare status presentations, collect information and distribute to Marketing leadership, main POC for Marketing in M&A from diligence through integration. Integration leader. Assist with project management of comms once deal becomes a priority.  

Chief of Staff to EVP, Marketing (30%): 

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the EVP, Marketing and key stakeholders, including leadership, external partners, and internal teams. 
• Working with administrative assistant to prioritize the EVP, Marketing’s time, managing schedules, and ensuring alignment of critical Marketing initiatives with business goals. 
• Provide strategic and operational support to the EVP, Marketing, including preparing agendas, taking meeting notes, and tracking follow-ups. 
• Act as a liaison between the EVP, Marketing and the Marketing department, ensuring smooth communication and the implementation of EVP, Marketing directives. 
• Support the EVP, Marketing with the preparation of presentations, reports, and communications for leadership meetings and board reviews. 
• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline operations, enhance team collaboration, and improve organizational effectiveness within the Marketing department. 
• Assist with special projects as assigned by the EVP, Marketing and the executive team. 
• Assist with budget and KPI management 
• Ensure leadership team KPIs and OKRs are visible and reported to EVP, Marketing regularly