Business Program Manager (III)

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading global innovator dedicated to pushing boundaries and shaping the future through groundbreaking technology and impactful solutions. We are seeking a visionary individual to drive strategic programs, turning ambitious visions into reality and directly influencing key initiatives that define our success. In this role, you will be central to transforming ideas into tangible outcomes, playing a pivotal part in how we achieve our mission and deliver excellence.

As a key contributor, you will own designated areas of programs, generate innovative ideas to solve complex and often ambiguous problems, and take full ownership of the solutions. You will be instrumental in identifying opportunities, leveraging deep industry knowledge to ensure projects run efficiently and meet their goals. Your work will directly impact program success, strategic direction, and the overall excellence of our initiatives.

What You’ll Do:
• Strategic Program Leadership: Drive and review program goals, translate stakeholder needs into prioritized deliverables, define roadmaps, and make critical decisions on deliverable prioritization.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships, manage expectations, foster partnerships, and deliver effective communications to diverse audiences.
• Process Excellence & Optimization: Establish, track, and optimize processes, ensuring compliance and accountability. Identify automation opportunities and implement improvements to drive efficiency.
• Project Execution & Risk Management: Oversee execution, identify and assess risks, monitor their evolution, and implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Conduct deep dives and analyses to generate insights and provide strategic, data-backed recommendations to stakeholders at all levels.
• Objective & Key Results (OKR) Ownership: Develop and refine OKRs across multiple programs, driving and reporting progress to organizational and executive leaders.
• Documentation & Continuous Improvement: Create documentation outlining solution scope, design, deliverables, and management processes. Lead post-implementation reviews, gather feedback, and propose enhancements.
• Vision & Collaboration: Establish and drive program vision and objectives. Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to understand challenges, define goals, and evaluate cross-functional impacts.

What You’ll Bring:
We are looking for a skilled, experienced professional with a strong record of program leadership and strategic execution.

Must-Have Qualifications:
• Proficiency in Program Management principles and practices
• Strong background in education and learning within relevant domains
• Exceptional networking and relationship-building skills
• Proven ability to identify opportunities and think strategically
• Situational leadership skills adaptable to varying contexts
• Expertise in running effective, outcome-focused meetings
• Strong product knowledge relevant to the industry
• Solid understanding of risk management techniques
• Experience with resource allocation and optimization
• Strong team management and collaboration skills
• In-depth industry knowledge and awareness of trends
• Excellent consultative abilities and problem-solving skills
• Strong data analysis and synthesis capabilities
• Effective client and partner management skills
• Exceptional storytelling and communication abilities
• Strong business acumen and understanding of organizational drivers

About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects top marketing, creative, and design professionals with the world’s biggest brands. Eligible talent receive subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are valued and everyone can grow and thrive.

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