Senior Program Manager- Freelance

Why we're hiring:

Seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Senior Program Manager to join our Client & Business Leadership team. In this crucial contract role, you will be responsible for leading a comprehensive program of marketing and digital initiatives for a key client, ensuring excellence in execution and fostering strong client relationships. You will manage diverse workstreams, from traditional broadcast (TVC) to digital campaigns (banners, web), and will play a pivotal role in financial oversight and team mentorship. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a significant impact on a major client account within a leading global agency.

What you'll be doing:

• Program Leadership: Lead and oversee a broad program of interconnected projects for an assigned client, encompassing TVC, digital banners, web development, and other marketing deliverables.
• Project Management: Drive the successful planning, execution, and delivery of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Serve as a primary point of contact for the assigned client, building strong, trusted relationships and effectively communicating project status, challenges, and solutions.
• Team Management & Mentorship: Guide, mentor, and manage junior program/project team members, fostering their development and ensuring cohesive team performance.
• Financial Management: Own the financial health of the program, including budgeting, forecasting, tracking, and reconciliation for all assigned projects, ensuring profitability and accurate financial reporting.
• Digital Workstream Oversight: Lead and manage complex digital workstreams, demonstrating a deep understanding of digital marketing ecosystems, technologies, and best practices.
• Production Expertise: Oversee end-to-end production processes across various media, including broadcast (TVC), digital display, and web, ensuring high-quality output.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify potential risks and challenges, developing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Process Improvement: Champion best practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of VML's program management methodologies and tools.
• New Business Involvement: