Program Manager & Chief of Staff to EVP, Marketing

1 Week ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

This is a hybrid role, the Program Manager & Chief of Staff to the EVP, Marketing will support the execution of key programs and initiatives across the Marketing department, as well as provide high-level operational and strategic support to the EVP, Marketing. They will lead, oversee, and drive cross-functional Marketing programs, manage project lifecycles, identify and mitigate program risks, create and maintain program plans, collaborate with marketing teams, analyze data, and provide insights on program performance. Additionally, they will oversee Marketing value stream roadmaps, drive visibility across programs, and manage the Marketing M&A program. The role involves ensuring deadlines, budgets, and objectives are met.

Must have:

Lead and oversee cross-functional marketing programs.
Manage the full lifecycle of marketing projects.
Identify and mitigate program risks and challenges.
Create and maintain detailed program plans.
Collaborate within marketing and cross-functional teams.
Analyze data and provide insights on program performance.
Oversee Marketing value stream roadmaps.
Drive visibility across programs.

Perks:

Medical, dental, vision, life & disability benefits.
Financial benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Tuition Reimbursement program.
Competitive salary, bonus, and ESPP.
Flexible paid vacation and company holidays.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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Job Details

We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - the trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI-powered applications and experiences with agility and ease.

We’re proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as a Program Manager & Chief of Staff to EVP, Marketing and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward.  This will be a hybrid role so splitting your time between your home office and our Burlington MA headquarters. Candidates must be local to HQ to be considered.

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Program Manager with strong strategic insight to also serve as the Chief of Staff to the EVP, Marketing. This unique dual-role will support both the effective execution of key programs and initiatives across the Marketing department, as well as provide high-level operational and strategic support to the EVP, Marketing. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that Marketing programs are executed smoothly, that priorities align with business objectives, and that the EVP, Marketing’s time and resources are optimized for maximum impact.

In this role, you will:

Program Management (70%):

Lead, oversee, and drive cross-functional Marketing programs from conception through execution, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and objectives are met.
Manage the full lifecycle of key Marketing projects, including resource allocation, risk management, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Identify and mitigate program risks and challenges, proactively offering solutions to ensure program success.
Create and maintain detailed program plans, including timelines, milestones, and reporting on program progress.
Collaborate within Marketing teams (creative, analytics, digital, communications, project managers, etc.) and cross-functionally to ensure alignment and efficiency across various initiatives.
Liase to assist Corporate Communications team with their project management for executive communications and other key communications projects
Analyze data and provide insights on program performance and opportunities for optimization
Marketing Value Streams/Programs Oversight: Oversee the Marketing value stream roadmaps to ensure alignment with strategic priorities and delivery of measurable outcomes.
Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Alignment: Connective tissue between leadership, project leads, and functional teams. Ensures all stakeholders are informed, aligned, and engaged throughout the lifecycle of initiatives.
Execution Visibility & Operational Efficiency: Drive visibility across programs through regular reporting, Asana dashboards, and open communication. Monitor execution of Priority 1 projects, ensuring timely delivery and continuous improvement in cross-team collaboration and stakeholder satisfaction.
Marketing M&A program manager
- Assessing all potential M&A candidates, building all questions for diligence, note taker on calls, build potential budget and staffing models for acquired company based on numbers from finance, assess all vendor contracts with procurement, legal and IT, attend all M&A meetings, prepare status presentations, collect information and distribute to Marketing leadership, main POC for Marketing in M&A from diligence through integration. Integration leader. Assist with project management of comms once deal becomes a priority.

Chief of Staff to EVP, Marketing (30%):

If this sounds like you and fits your experience and career goals, we’d be happy to chat.  

What we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great company culture with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with and also to enjoy: 

Medical, dental, vision, life & disability, and financial benefits (including 401(k) retirement savings plan. Tuition Reimbursement program. Additional voluntary benefits including crucial illness/hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, auto & home insurance, legal, and pet insurance.
Competitive salary, bonus, and best-in-class Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a 27-month lookback
Flexible paid vacation time, paid day off for your birthday, and company holidays. A variety of leave plans, including Parental Leave.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an employee well-being program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

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