VP, Program Management

Job Description

Who We Are

Horizon Media founded in 1989 by Bill Koenigsberg is recognized as one of the most innovative marketing and advertising firms. We are headquartered in New York City with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. A leader in driving business solutions for marketers Horizon is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its incredible culture Horizon is consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune AdAge Crains New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal. Together we are building a place of belonging.

At Horizon we understand the value that different perspectives can bring to our clients and culture; DEI is our DNA. We strive for an environment where our employees feel welcomed safe and empowered. We value YOU and believe that your authentic voice and unique perspective allows us to create a more rewarding culture and experience together.

Our simple recipe for success We hire talented people (thinkers doers dreamers makers) challenge them and give them every opportunity to grow.

Job Summary

Horizon Media is seeking aVP Program Managerto provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of workstreams for one of our largest clients. The focus of this role will be organizing delivery across these workstreams in a way that is strategic efficient and collaborative. This person will also lead specific initiatives as needed. This role requires a strategic thinker and execution leader who can align diverse stakeholdersranging from media technology data and executive client leadership. They will be accountable for successful delivery process project management and communication across the account and various workstreams while working closely with executive stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will be adept at navigating large-scale dynamic enterprise environments coordinating efforts across multiple business units and ensuring that our products deliver on their vision of transforming data-driven marketing through AI-powered intelligence and automation.

What Youll Do

Strategic Program Leadership & Execution

• Overseeend-to-end program executionfor multiple initiatives product development and data driven efforts while ensuring they are aligned with Horizon Medias broader business strategy.
• Manage complex multi-stakeholder programs spanning media product development data strategy commercialization corporate development and media investment teams.
• Build and maintain detailed project roadmaps proactively identifying dependencies risks and solutions across workstreams.
• Manageprogram risk and governance frameworks defining clear decision-making structures accountability and prioritization.
• Establish timelines and ensure successful execution of programs per strategic goals and expected outcomes.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders so that they are informed with the right information at the right time to make decisions.
• Proactively identify risks and issues along with mitigation strategies
• Partner with team leads to scope work and identify capacity needs
• Constantly optimize the team based on performance and needs
• Partner with worksteam leads to strategize the most effective process for delivering against desired outcomes

Management and Coaching

• Manage multiple direct reports with a focus on coaching and setting quality standards
• Establish process and tools that allow the team to operate and communicate as efficiently as possible
• Partner with other leaders to ensure consistency and effectiveness of tools and processes
• Provide regular coaching and feedback on performance
• Provide career pathing guidance and identify growth opportunities

Cross-Program Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a central liaison acrossMedia Product & Data Engineering and Marketing Science to ensure seamless collaboration and execution.
• Facilitate engagement with keyinternal stakeholders within the Program Management Office for this client to align workstreams with the clients strategic goals.
• Lead senior-level discussions ensuring alignment with leadership and driving consensus across each program.

Contribute to Process Creation Tool Selection and Team Building

• Lead process development efforts to establish ways or working across the Program Management team
• Source and launch new tools that will allow the team to be more efficient and effective
• Take on internal projects to elevate how we do Program Management and service stakeholders

Who You Are:

• 12 yearsof experience inprogram and project management in an agency ad tech media consultancy or SaaS environment.
• Strong understanding ofAI data platforms ad technology and media investment strategies.
• Proven ability tomanage large-scale cross-functional technology and business initiativesin a complex corporate environment.
• Strongstakeholder 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 inprogram management and collaboration tools(JIRA ).
• PMP Agile or SAFe certification is a plus.

Why Join Us

This is ahigh-impact strategic rolethat sits at the intersection oftechnology data media investment and business growth. As theVP Program Manager for Product and Data youll help shape the future ofAI-driven marketing aligning platform strategy with enterprise priorities and industry opportunities.

If you thrive infast-moving high-stakes environmentsand excel at navigating complex organizations to drivereal business transformation wed love to hear from you!

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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

A successful applicants actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individuals 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.