Program Director - Temporary Worker

Dentsu Aegis Network / Merkle

USA - Remote
Hourly: $73.32 - $118.67; bonus/equity: not specif...
Hybrid (remote or hybrid depending on location, with a requirement to work in the est time zone)
12-15 years program management experience
Manage $5m-$15m+ marketing programs
Enterprise client leadership experience
Dentsu Aegis Network/Merkle is seeking a Temporary Program Director to lead marketing initiatives for high-profile clients, focusing on program management and strategic leadership. The role requires extensive experience in marketing, program management, and team leadership, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked in complex agency environments

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading transformational marketing initiatives for a premier portfolio of Fortune 500 clients while driving excellence across the program management practice.
  • The position requires overseeing end-to-end program execution with robust governance structures to ensure deliverables meet quality standards, timelines, and budget parameters.
  • Candidates must possess deep marketing expertise and proven team leadership abilities to serve as trusted advisors to senior client executives in fast-paced agency environments.

Matching Summary

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Dentsu Aegis Network/Merkle is seeking a Temporary Program Director to lead marketing initiatives for high-profile clients, focusing on program management and strategic leadership. The role requires extensive experience in marketing, program management, and team leadership, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked in complex agency environments.

Salary

Hourly: $73.32 - $118.67; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Paid holidays and safe/sick time only

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12-15 years program management experience
  • Manage $5M-$15M+ marketing programs
  • Enterprise client leadership experience
  • Agile/Scrum methodology expertise
  • Budget and resource management skills

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in matrixed organizations
  • Emotional intelligence for stakeholder navigation
  • International market dynamics knowledge
  • Crisis management capabilities
  • Continuous improvement mindset

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business Administration
  • 4-6 years people management experience
  • Agile/Scrum certifications (CSM, SAFe)
  • Background in top-tier marketing agencies or consulting firms
  • Must be US Based

Work Rights

Must be US Based

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