Horizon Media is seeking a Director, Program Management toprovide strategicprogram managementleadershipfor a dedicated programatone of our largestand most strategicclients. The focus of this role will beorganizingdelivery acrossmultipleworkstreams in a way that is strategic, efficient, and collaborativeThis person will lead specific initiatives as neededas wellThe rolerequires a strategic thinker and execution leader who can align diverse stakeholders—ranging frommedia, technology, data and executive client leadership.Media agencyorMarTechexperiencefrom a technology perspective and strong client facing skills are essentialThey will be accountable for successful delivery,process, project management, and communicationacross theprogramwhile working closely with executivestakeholders.

The ideal candidate will be adept at navigating large-scale, dynamic enterprise environments, coordinating efforts across multiple business units, and ensuring thatour productsand servicesdeliveron theirvision of transforming data-driven marketing through AI-powered intelligence and automation.This person isan expert at project and program management.They are knowledgeableon the details of media buying and the MarTech ecosystem that supports it.

*IMPORTANT: Please note that this position will require weekly, in-office presence at our client's office in Boston, MA, 3 x per week*

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Program Leadership & Execution

• Oversee end-to-end program execution acrossmultiple initiativeswhileensuringthey arealignedwiththe client’sbroader business strategy.

• Manageacomplex, multi-stakeholder program spanningmedia, product development, data strategy,partnerships, andMarTech

• Build and maintain detailed project roadmaps,project plans,dependencies, risks, and solutions acrossworkstreams

• Manage program risk and governance frameworks, defining clear decision-making structures, accountability, and prioritization.

• Establish timelines and ensure successful executionoftheprogram per strategic goals and expected outcomes.

• Execute the foundationalproject and program management activitiesnecessary for the program to be successful; meeting notes, projects plans, RACIs,Jira, charters, etc.

• Facilitate communicationamong stakeholders so that they are informed with the right information at the right time to make decisions.

• Proactively identify risks and issuesalong with mitigation strategies

• Partner with team leads to scope work and identify capacity needs

• Constantly optimize the teambased on performance and needs

• Partner withworkstreamleads to strategize the most effective process for deliveringagainst desired outcomes

ProgramCoordination & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a central liaison across all team members, including but not limited to Media, Product&Data, Engineering,Marketing Science,Client Architects, BSTs,etc.to ensure seamless collaboration and execution

• Facilitate engagementamong internal and client stakeholdersto alignprogram deliverableswith the client’s strategic goals

• Lead senior-level discussions, ensuring alignmentwith leadership and driving consensus acrosseach program

• Proactively identify new workstreams, issues, challenges, etc. that would increase the team’s chances for success

Contribute to Process Creation, Tool Selection, and Team Building

• 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

Qualifications & Experience

• 8+ 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 

• Excellent client relationship skills

• Experienced and knowledgeablein media,MarTech, andtechnology

• Strong meeting facilitator who is comfortableplanning and leading meetings at all levels

• Strong sense of accountability and ownership. Willing to jump in and lead to get the job done.

• 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 

• Proficiency in program management and collaboration tools (JIRA, Monday.com). 

• PMP, Agile, or SAFe certification is a plus. 

• Candidate shouldbe located inthe Boston area

Why Join Us?

This is a high-impact, strategic role that sits at the intersection of technology, data, media investment, and business growth As the Director,Program Management, you’ll help shape the future of AI-driven marketing, aligning platform strategy with enterprise priorities and industry opportunities.

If you thrive in fast-moving, high-stakes environments and excel at navigating complex organizations to drive real business transformation, we’d love to hear from you!

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