WHO WE ARE
Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA) is the AI-Powered Marketing Cloud that leverages advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and trillions of consumer signals to make it easier for marketers to acquire, grow, and retain customers more efficiently. Through the Zeta Marketing Platform (ZMP), our vision is to make sophisticated marketing simple by unifying identity, intelligence, and omnichannel activation into a single platform – powered by one of the industry’s largest proprietary databases and AI. Our enterprise customers across multiple verticals are empowered to personalize experiences with consumers at an individual level across every channel, delivering better results for marketing programs. Zeta was founded in 2007 by David A. Steinberg and John Sculley and is headquartered in New York City with offices around the world. To learn more, go to www.zetaglobal.com.
THE ROLE
The Technical Project Manager is responsible for leading technically complex, cross‑pod initiatives that span multiple teams. This role serves as the end‑to‑end project owner for initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, systems, and dependencies, ensuring clear execution, technical alignment, and delivery accountability.
The position acts as a central coordinator and single point of ownership for client and internal initiatives, translating high‑level business or technical goals into structured workstreams, timelines, and dependencies while managing risk and escalation across teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Cross‑Functional Technical Project Leadership
- Lead technically complex, multi‑pod initiatives spanning Applications, Acceleration, Intelligence, Analytics, and Product
- Act as the end‑to‑end project owner and primary coordinator for cross‑functional technical initiatives
- Serve as the central point of accountability across multiple teams and stakeholders
Planning, Execution & Delivery
- Translate high‑level goals into clear technical workstreams, milestones, owners, and dependencies
- Coordinate integrations, data flows, automation dependencies, and certification workflows
- Maintain project plans that reflect evolving scope, dependencies, and technical constraints
Status, Risk & Escalation Management
- Lead ongoing status tracking, risk identification, and issue escalation across technical stakeholders
- Maintain a single source of truth for project‑level status, decisions, risks, and dependencies
- Proactively identify delivery risks and coordinate mitigation or escalation as needed
Stakeholder & Client Support
- Partner closely with technical, product, and business teams to drive alignment and execution
- Join client calls when required to provide progress updates, technical clarity, and delivery context
- Ensure stakeholders have clear visibility into progress, risks, and tradeoffs
Process Stabilization & Standardization
- Support standardization of recurring technical workflows where appropriate
- Manage and stabilize custom or edge‑case processes until they are suitable for automation or transition to business‑as‑usual (BAU) ownership
REQUIREMENTS
- 3–6+ years of experience in technical project management, program management, or a related role
- Demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional, technically complex initiatives
- Strong understanding of system integrations, data flows, and technology dependencies
- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across teams and disciplines
- Excellent organization, communication, and documentation skills
- Comfortable operating in environments with ambiguity and evolving requirements
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Experience working with data platforms, applications, analytics, or automation systems
- Familiarity with product, engineering, or data‑adjacent workflows
- Experience participating in or leading client‑facing technical initiatives
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Cross‑functional leadership
- Technical execution and coordination
- Risk and dependency management
- Clear communication and stakeholder alignment
- Structured problem solving
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Highly cross‑functional, fast‑moving environment
- Frequent coordination across technical and non‑technical teams
- Emphasis on execution discipline, clarity, and delivery accountability
BENEFITS & PERKS
- Unlimited PTO
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employee Equity
- Employee Discounts, Virtual Wellness Classes, and Pet Insurance And more!!
SALARY RANGE
The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $140,000, depending on location and experience.
PEOPLE & CULTURE AT ZETA
Zeta considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Zeta discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
We’re committed to building a workplace culture of trust and belonging, so everyone feels invited to bring their whole selves to work. We provide a forum for employees to celebrate, support and advocate for one another. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion here: https://zetaglobal.com/blog/a-look-into-zetas-ergs/
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Skills Required
- 3-6+ years of experience in technical project management
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional, technically complex initiatives
- Strong understanding of system integrations, data flows, and technology dependencies
- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across teams
- Excellent organization, communication, and documentation skills
- Comfortable operating in environments with ambiguity and evolving requirements
What the Team is Saying
Zeta Global Compensation & Benefits Highlights
How does Zeta Global ensure its pay and bonus plans are competitive?
Zeta Global supports competitive compensation through a mix of base pay, equity, performance incentives, financial benefits and employee feedback-informed rewards. The company’s total rewards approach connects compensation with ownership, financial planning and benefits that support employees’ broader well-being.
- Competitive pay and incentives: Zeta lists competitive pay, equity, performance bonuses and an employee stock purchase plan as part of its compensation and total rewards offerings. Employees also describe compensation as a strength. A software engineer said Zeta offers “good compensation,” “best appraisals and pay raise” and a “supportive work environment,” while a director cited “compensation” as one of the strengths of the company.
- Equity and ownership: Zeta offers company equity and an employee stock purchase plan, giving employees ways to participate in the company’s growth. Its broader financial benefits also include a 401(k) with company match, monthly financial workshops, commuter benefits and insurance coverage, reinforcing compensation as part of a larger financial wellness package.
- Performance-oriented rewards: Employee reviews describe Zeta’s compensation as tied to performance and growth. One employee said, “Zeta pays well,” while another said compensation is “within industry range and revised every year.” A finance analyst cited “great incentives,” and a director described Zeta as a place to “shape your career” with room to move up. (Comparably; Glassdoor reviews; Indeed reviews)
- Benefits that strengthen total rewards: Zeta’s rewards package extends beyond pay through health, dental and vision insurance, mental health benefits, pet insurance, flexible time off, parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility and family-building support, travel assistance for reproductive health procedures, volunteer days and wellness resources. The company also says it uses wellness surveys and employee feedback to shape benefits updates, including expanded parental leave and adoption assistance.
- External signals:
- Compensation sentiment: Employees on external review sites describe Zeta’s compensation as “good,” “great” and competitive, with reviews citing pay raises, incentives, benefits and performance-based earning potential. (Glassdoor reviews; Indeed reviews; Comparably)
- Benefits signals: External profile data lists company equity, performance bonuses, an employee stock purchase plan and a home-office stipend for remote employees.
- Financial wellness: Zeta’s benefits include 401(k) matching, financial workshops, insurance coverage and employee stock purchase participation.
Bottom line: Zeta Global’s compensation approach combines competitive pay, performance incentives, equity, stock purchase access and broad benefits, giving employees both near-term rewards and longer-term financial participation in the company’s growth.
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What We Do
Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA) is the AI Marketing Cloud that leverages advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and trillions of consumer signals to make it easier for marketers to acquire, grow, and retain customers more efficiently. Through the Zeta Marketing Platform (ZMP), our vision is to make sophisticated marketing simple by unifying identity, intelligence, and omnichannel activation into a single platform – powered by one of the industry’s largest proprietary databases and AI. Our enterprise customers across multiple verticals are empowered to personalize experiences with consumers at an individual level across every channel, delivering better results for marketing programs. Zeta was founded in 2007 by David A. Steinberg and John Sculley and is headquartered in New York City with offices around the world.
Why Work With Us
At Zeta, people have the freedom to think creatively, take initiative, and grow. We value curiosity, innovation, and teamwork, empowering everyone to use AI and technology in smarter ways to drive impact for clients, consumers, and each other while shaping the future together.
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