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About the Role

Horizon Media is seeking a Director, Program Manager to drive the execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives across the Product and Data organization. This role requires a strategic thinker and execution leader who can align diverse stakeholders to accelerate growth and adoption across the team and industry. The ideal candidate will be adept at navigating large-scale, dynamic enterprise environments, coordinating efforts across multiple business units, and ensuring that our products deliver on their vision of transforming data-driven marketing through AI-powered intelligence and automation. This role may include travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end program execution for multiple initiatives, product development and data driven efforts while ensuring they are aligned with Horizon Media’s broader business strategy.
Manage complex, multi-stakeholder programs spanning product development, data strategy, commercialization, corporate development, and media investment teams.
Build and maintain detailed project roadmaps, proactively identifying dependencies, risks, and solutions across teams.
Manage program risk and governance frameworks, defining clear decision-making structures, accountability, and prioritization.
Establish timelines and ensure successful execution of programs per strategic goals and expected outcomes.
Facilitate communication among stakeholders so that they are informed with the right information at the right time to make decisions.
Proactively identify risks and issues along with mitigation strategies.
Partner with team leads to scope work and identify capacity needs.
Constantly optimize the team based on performance and needs.
Partner with team leads to strategize the most effective process for delivering against desired outcomes.
Manage direct reports with a focus on coaching and setting quality standards.
Establish process and tools that allow the team to operate and communicate as efficiently as possible.
Partner with other leaders to ensure consistency and effectiveness of tools and processes.
Provide regular coaching and feedback on performance.
Provide career pathing guidance and identify growth opportunities.
Act as a central liaison across Product, Data, Engineering, and Marketing Science to ensure seamless collaboration and execution.
Facilitate engagement with key internal business users, including account teams, media buyers, planners, and analytics teams, to align platform capabilities with real-world needs.
Lead senior-level discussions, ensuring alignment with leadership and driving consensus across each program.
Lead process development efforts to establish ways or working across the Program Management team.
Source and launch new tools that will allow the team to be more efficient and effective.
Take on internal projects to elevate how we do Program Management and service stakeholders.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in program and project management in an agency, ad tech, media consultancy or SaaS environment.
Strong understanding of AI, data platforms, ad technology, and media investment strategies.
Proven ability to manage large-scale, cross-functional technology and business initiatives in a complex corporate environment.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with a track record of working with senior leadership.
Expert at building project plans, managing risks, and team leadership.
Strong management and mentoring skills.
Proficiency in program management and collaboration tools (JIRA, Monday.com).
PMP, Agile, or SAFe certification is a plus.

Skills

AI
Data Platforms
Ad Technology
Media Investment Strategies
Stakeholder Management
Communication
Project Planning
Risk Management
Team Leadership
Mentoring
JIRA
Monday.com

Location

New York City
Los Angeles
Toronto

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Director

Salary/Compensations

$150,000.00 - $190,000.00

Benefits

Discretionary bonus
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plans
Company paid holidays
Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
Mental health and wellness resources
Pet insurance
Childcare resources
Identity theft insurance
Fertility assistance programs
Fitness reimbursement

About the Company

Horizon Media, founded in 1989 by Bill Koenigsberg, is recognized as one of the most innovative marketing and advertising firms.
Headquartered in New York City, with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto.
A leader in driving business solutions for marketers, Horizon is known for its highly personal approach to client service.
Renowned for its incredible culture, Horizon is consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, AdAge, Crain’s New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal.
Together we are building a place of belonging.
At Horizon, we understand the value that different perspectives can bring to our clients and culture, so we strive for an environment where our employees feel welcomed, safe and empowered.
We value YOU and believe that your authentic voice and unique perspective allows us to create a more rewarding culture, and experience, together.
Our simple recipe for success? We hire talented people (thinkers, doers, dreamers, makers), challenge them and give them every opportunity to grow.

Equal Opportunity

Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.