Director, Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end program execution for multiple initiatives, product development and data driven efforts while ensuring they are aligned with Horizon Media’s broader business strategy.
• Manage complex, multi-stakeholder programs spanning, potentially, product development, data strategy, commercialization, corporate development, and media investment teams.
• Build and maintain detailed project roadmaps, proactively identifying dependencies, risks, and solutions across teams.
• Manage program 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 team leads to strategize the most effective process for delivering against desired outcomes.

Requirements

• 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).

Preferred

• PMP, Agile, or SAFe certification is a plus.

Benefits

• 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.