Program Manager

SUMMARY

MARA is seeking an experienced execution leader to own and lead the implementation of the 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) framework across the company, starting with the People organization and expanding to leaders and leaders-of-leaders enterprise-wide.

This role is not a traditional project manager. The primary responsibility is to serve as MARA’s internal 4DX expert, execution coach, and operating-cadence owner, ensuring leaders are effectively defining Wildly Important Goals (WIGs), identifying meaningful lead measures, running disciplined weekly WIG sessions, and sustaining a high-accountability rhythm of execution.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience leading a 4DX rollout at a prior organization, has coached senior leaders through adoption challenges, and knows how to drive execution through influence, credibility, and behavioral change—not authority alone.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

4DX Leadership & Execution Ownership

• Serve as the primary owner and internal subject-matter expert for the 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) at MARA.
• Lead the design, rollout, and ongoing evolution of MARA’s 4DX operating cadence.
• Partner closely with executive leadership, people leaders, and leaders-of-leaders to:
• Define high-quality Wildly Important Goals (WIGs)
• Identify effective lead measures tied to controllable behaviors
• Establish compelling scoreboards that drive focus and engagement
• Coach leaders on how to run effective weekly WIG sessions, including accountability conversations and commitment discipline.
• Observe, assess, and continuously improve the quality and consistency of WIG sessions across teams.
• Identify adoption gaps, resistance, or execution breakdowns and intervene with targeted coaching, reinforcement, or course correction.
• Act as a trusted execution partner to leaders, balancing support with firm accountability to commitments.

Execution Cadence & Operating Discipline

• Establish and maintain lightweight but effective execution rhythms that reinforce focus on WIGs.
• Track progress against WIGs and lead measures, surfacing risks, trends, and systemic issues early.
• Ensure leaders have clarity on priorities, commitments, and progress at all times.
• Create visibility into execution health without creating unnecessary reporting burden.

Cross-Functional Enablement

• Support execution of key HR and cross-functional initiatives that align to enterprise WIGs.
• Translate strategic priorities into clear workplans, milestones, and execution commitments.
• Coordinate across HR, Talent Acquisition, Finance, IT, and other partners to remove blockers and enable progress.
• Facilitate working sessions, leader workshops, and execution reviews as needed.
• Prepare concise, executive-ready updates on execution progress, risks, and adoption.

Continuous Improvement & Capability Building

• Capture lessons learned from 4DX adoption and execution cycles.
• Recommend and implement improvements to execution practices, tools, and leader enablement.
• Contribute to building long-term execution maturity across the organization—not just short-term delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading the implementation of the 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) at a prior organization.
• Hands-on experience coaching senior leaders and leadership teams through 4DX adoption.
• Proven ability to operate as an execution coach, not just a project manager.
• Strong influence skills and comfort holding leaders accountable without direct authority.
• Experience driving sustained behavioral and operating-cadence change across multiple teams.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, program management, organizational effectiveness, or execution-focused roles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing 4DX in a high-growth, fast-changing, or public-company environment.
• Formal exposure to or training in 4DX through FranklinCovey or equivalent programs.
• Background in organizational effectiveness, leadership development, or operating-model design.
• Experience working in matrixed, cross-functional environments.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.