Program Manager II, Corporate Sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities
• Program Strategy and Creative Direction
• Creative Vision & Campaign Integration: Establish overarching creative foundations and concepts for corporate partner campaigns and patient-experience activations.
• Concept & Message Framing: Evaluate mission-aligned approach for co-branded initiatives, pitch decks, executive/donor messaging, and digital channels.
• Brand Voice & Governance: Ensure all creative touchpoints authentically reflect Seattle Children’s brand while balancing sponsor guidelines and healthcare compliance regulations.
• Sponsorship Stewardship: Lead brainstorming sessions and creative pitch presentations to internal stakeholders and external corporate leadership.
• 2. Sponsorship Program Strategy & Stakeholder Direction
• Program Strategy & Value Alignment: Partner with Brand and Creative Services teams to design strategic sponsorship frameworks that deliver high return on objective (ROO) and return on investment (ROI) for corporate sponsors.
• Creative Advisory: Act as the senior creative and strategy consultant for corporate sponsors, guiding sponsors on how to best align their brand with Seattle Children’s mission.
• 3. Cross-Functional Leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, health care or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) years experience in a lead role overseeing program/project management.
• Four (4) years experience working on quality and process improvement projects with cross-functional teams; including data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Proven record of project completion, program planning, execution and status reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in leading multi-disciplinary team, committees, activities and staff.

Preferred

• Sports Marketing & Enterprise Partnerships: Prior experience directing co-branded storytelling within sports marketing, venue activations, or major enterprise sponsor networks.
• Agency Experience: Experience serving as a Creative Director or Lead Copywriter, in an agency setting.
• Healthcare / Non-Profit Familiarity with navigating brand safety, ethical marketing, or regulatory considerations in non-profit or healthcare spaces.

Benefits

• Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.