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Programmatic1 month agoRemote

Merkle

Program Manager - Experience Design and Development

program managementleadershipgovernancefinancial managementstakeholder managementrisk managementcross-functional teamsbenefits realization

Key details

Salary

$94K – $150K

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority

Senior

Years experience

5-10

Location

Maryland, United States

Full job description

Seeking a senior Program Manager to lead complex, multi-workstream programs with a focus on delivering key business outcomes. Responsibilities include defining program strategy, leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets and financial performance, establishing governance frameworks, monitoring risks, and engaging stakeholders. Requires proven leadership, governance, financial management, and stakeholder communication skills. Position is full-time, remote based in Maryland, with an annual salary range of $94,000 to $150,000. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, 401k, flexible PTO, paid holidays, sick leave, and parental leave.

What you'll do

  • Define and translate program strategy into clear, actionable objectives
  • Lead programs end-to-end, ensuring delivery of key business outcomes and measurable benefits
  • Champion ethical, responsible decision-making across all stakeholders
  • Stand up and lead cross-functional program teams, including project managers and specialists
  • Foster collaboration, innovation, and accountability across diverse groups
  • Resolve conflicts, influence stakeholders, and keep teams aligned and motivated
  • Manage program budgets, forecasts, and financial performance
  • Ensure alignment between program outputs and business goals
  • Track, measure, and deliver benefits outlined in the business case
  • Design and implement effective program governance, reporting, and assurance frameworks
  • Monitor performance, proactively address risks, and ensure program integrity
  • Drive consistency and excellence across all project workstreams
  • Manage dependencies across multiple initiatives and teams
  • Secure and optimize resources across internal and external partners
  • Lead risk and issue management with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
  • Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, clients, and cross-functional teams
  • Deliver clear, compelling communication at every level
  • Act as the connective tissue across teams to ensure alignment and success

Requirements

  • Proven success leading complex, multi-workstream programs
  • Strong leadership, team-building, and conflict resolution skills
  • Deep experience in governance, financial management, and benefits realization
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and communication abilities
  • A proactive, adaptable mindset with the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insuranceLife insuranceShort-term and long-term disability insurance401kFlexible paid time offAt least 15 paid holidays per yearPaid sick and safe leavePaid parental leave

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