Job Description
Overview
Horizon Media is seeking a Director, Program Management to drive the execution of projects being led by our COO. These will include mission critical initiatives across the organization to evolve and elevate operations and execution at Horizon Media. This role requires a strategic thinker and execution leader who can align diverse stakeholders across the company as well as executive leadership. It will be essential to have a strong presence with the ability to interact with C-level stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will be adept at navigating large-scale, dynamic enterprise environments, coordinating efforts across multiple business units, and ensuring that projects deliver on their vision of transforming and evolving our company through data-driven and AI-powered intelligence and automation.
This role will involve a strong partnership with our COO similar to a Chief of Staff position. This pivotal role involves driving key initiatives, ensuring cross-functional alignment, and maximizing the COO's effectiveness in a fast-paced media agency environment. The Director, Program Management will operate at the intersection of strategy and execution, providing a strategic perspective and overseeing key projects. This individual will act as a trusted advisor and a proxy for the COO, representing them in key meetings and communications.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Initiatives:
Lead and execute high-impact projects, such as new service launches, organizational redesigns, or process improvements, to connect daily execution to long-term goals.
Identify and research new ideas and business opportunities relevant to the media landscape.
Provide decision support to the COO by gathering data, analyzing information, and presenting recommendations.
Create and manage project plans, status meetings, RAID Logs, etc. to ensure project execution and success.
Operational Excellence:
Improve current processes and optimize organizational procedures for efficiency and productivity.
Oversee daily operations in collaboration with senior managers and department leaders.
Create and update monthly dashboards to track changes in key metrics.
Communication and Alignment:
Facilitate communication and alignment across the leadership team related to the COO’s initiatives
Act as a liaison between the COO and various internal and external stakeholders, ensuring communication is clear, consistent, and aligned with company objectives.
Attend meetings and calls with and/or on behalf of the COO, taking notes and ensuring follow-through on action items.
Partnering with the COO on daily and long term priorities.
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.
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
Strong management and mentoring skills
Proficiency in program management and collaboration tools (JIRA, Monday.com).
PMP, Agile, or SAFe certification is a plus.
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Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Salary Range
$160,000.00 - $200,000.00A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual’s skill sets, experience, training, education, licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role. As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach. We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.
Skills Required
- 8 years of experience in program and project management
- Understanding of AI, data platforms, ad technology, media investment strategies
- Ability to manage large-scale, cross-functional technology and business initiatives
- Stakeholder management and communication skills
- Expert at building project plans and managing risks
- Strong management and mentoring skills
- Proficiency in program management and collaboration tools
- PMP, Agile, or SAFe certification
What We Do
Horizon Media is a leader in driving business-based outcomes for marketers. The company was founded in 1989, is headquartered in New York, and has offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. With estimated billings of $8.7 billion and over 2,300 employees, Horizon is the third largest U.S. media agency according to COMvergence data. Recognized as one of the world’s ten most innovative marketing and advertising companies by Fast Company, Horizon Media has been named Media Agency of the Year by MediaPost, Adweek and AdAge and is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its culture, Horizon is also consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, Forbes, AdAge, Crain’s New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal; including “Best Workplaces for Diversity,” “Best Workplaces for Women,” and “Best Workplaces for Millennials” honors. Bill Koenigsberg, President, CEO and Founder of Horizon Media, has earned almost every industry accolade and, in 2019, garnered the marketing’s highest honor when he was inducted into the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Hall of Fame. TOGETHER WE'RE BUILDING A PLACE OF BELONGING At Horizon, diversity, equity and inclusion are pillars of our culture. Numerous studies show that a more diverse workplace benefits everyone in so many ways; employees, organizations and their clients. When people feel that they belong and are included, they become committed and feel empowered to be more innovative. And that is the workforce we strive to have. We welcome everyone and do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. We want you to feel welcomed, safe and know that you’re a vital member of our community. For more information, visit: www.horizonmedia.com or www.horizonmedia.com/careers.
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