Sr. Program Manager

We are looking for a Sr. Program Manager to join Translation! This role is based in Brooklyn, New York with four days in-office and one day remote.

Responsibilities

• Own the how. Develop scopes, timelines, budgets and delivery systems for programs ranging from complex to simple.
• Own internal program coordination, project health, and the team on assigned programs.
• Pair with the Business Supervisor to run most Tier 2 work; on Tier 1, partner with the BD and BS as program lead within the core delivery team.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings throughout the lifecycle of the program, and maintain close coordination with key stakeholders.
• Manage talent allocations week over week. Work with the Group Program Director and Business Leadership to ensure programs are planned to achieve successful completion, including coming in on time and on budget.
• Coordinate internal teams, ensure high quality delivery, and manage back to overarching strategy of the engagement.
• Develop a strong understanding of the client's business and industry, key competitors, and audience demographics.
• Help maintain integrated ways of working by reinforcing team processes and managing documentation and communications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A proactive, hands-on attitude. You take immense pride in your work. You're results-driven and detail-oriented, but also passionate about people, culture, and creativity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly, accurately, and succinctly.
• Stellar time management and organizational skills, able to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Thick-skinned, persistent, and diplomatic, with the ability to handle challenges with optimism and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Comfortable navigating across multiple internal disciplines (creative, production, strategy) and external partners to keep projects moving forward.
• An understanding of when to escalate challenges and opportunities to the appropriate leads.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a creative agency or similar communications environment, with a strong understanding of advertising, marketing, media, production, and agency finance.
• Familiarity with the lifecycle of integrated campaigns across broadcast, digital, experiential and/or social.
• Experience supporting or leading calls with cross-functional agency teams and interfacing directly with clients.
• Fluent in Google Suite (especially Sheets and Slides); experience with resource management or workforce planning, as well as project planning tools.
• Strong curiosity with a strong desire to learn and engage AI tools.

Benefits

• Salary Hiring Range: $95,000 - $115,000
• Bonus
• Stock options
• 401(k) match