Technical Program Manager (III)

Are you ready to shape the future of technology by leading complex, cross-functional programs at a global leader in innovation?

Aquent is seeking a driven, strategic program leader to support an innovative global technology client known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible. This role offers the opportunity to drive high-impact initiatives across multiple teams and organizations, influence strategic direction, and deliver meaningful business, operational, and technical outcomes. If you thrive in ambiguity, excel at collaboration, and enjoy solving complex problems at scale, this role is for you.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is a global technology leader dedicated to developing pioneering solutions that redefine industries and improve lives worldwide. They operate at massive scale and are known for innovation, creativity, and continuous growth. Joining their team means contributing to high-visibility programs with broad organizational and market impact.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an experienced program leader to drive critical initiatives that span multiple teams and organizational boundaries. In this role, you will define, organize, and guide complex programs from scoping through delivery, ensuring alignment across senior stakeholders while navigating ambiguity and change. You will leverage strong domain expertise, technical judgment, and leadership to deliver strategic outcomes.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

* Define and own end-to-end program charters, including scope, objectives, timelines, resourcing, risks, and dependencies for moderately complex initiatives

* Translate ambiguous goals into clear, measurable objectives and milestones

* Determine the appropriate level of program management rigor for each initiative

* Build detailed project plans, breaking work into phases and proactively identifying risks, constraints, and dependencies

* Establish program phasing and metrics that drive continuous improvement and effective resource stewardship

* Design and manage dashboards, checkpoints, and metrics to support informed stakeholder decisions and program pivots

* Create and execute comprehensive communication plans, including executive-level and key partner communications

* Anticipate and lead change management efforts, including impact analysis, rollout planning, progress tracking, and future-state planning

* Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders to enable proactive decision-making and resolve prioritization conflicts

* Manage escalations and align stakeholders on program priorities and outcomes

* Partner across teams to develop technical analyses, tools, and processes that support engineering execution, quality, and velocity

* Perform technical due diligence to assess engineering scope, timelines, milestones, and resourcing needs

* Define and collect governance data to support program oversight and decision-making

* Maintain project trackers, status reports, and dependency management plans

* Create automated processes to improve program velocity and monitoring

* Establish governance structures for mitigations, postmortems, escalations, and stakeholder forums

* Foster an inclusive, values-driven environment while upholding brand integrity

MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

* Strong proficiency in continuous improvement methodologies applied to program management

* Proven experience managing organizational change in complex, cross-functional environments

* Expertise in communications management, including executive and partner-facing communications

* Advanced planning skills, including program phasing and detailed project plan development

* Strong technical judgment with the ability to assess engineering scope and resource needs

* Demonstrated strength in stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and influence

* Experience leading and coordinating teams to deliver results

* Excellence in execution and governance, including risk mitigation and reporting

* Experience managing portfolios of related programs

ABOUT AQUENT TALENT

Aquent Talent connects top marketing, creative, and design professionals with the world's leading brands. Eligible talent receive access to competitive benefits, including subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with employer matching.

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to grow and thrive.

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