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Taking direction directly from the CEO, this role translates executive vision into actionable plans, coordinates execution across the business, and ensures high-priority initiatives are delivered with accountability, efficiency, and operational excellence. \nAs a key member of Marvel Marketers’ Program Management Center of Excellence (CoE), the Executive Program Manager helps establish consistent program management practices, improve cross-functional collaboration, and strengthen the organization's ability to execute strategic initiatives. This individual works closely with the CEO and leadership team to identify priorities, resolve challenges, manage dependencies, and maintain visibility into progress and outcomes.\nThe primary focus is client-facing program execution, including the ability to participate in and independently lead client discussions, assess client sentiment and temperament, and represent Marvel Marketers professionally. This role requires the confidence and judgment to manage certain client meetings independently, allowing for greater autonomy as needed, while supporting broader client-related initiatives. Strong internal program management skills are also essential to ensure effective coordination and execution across internal teams. \nThe Executive Program Manager will provide flexible people leadership across the organization, with direct management responsibility for team members assigned to specific programs or initiatives. This includes establishing clear expectations, coordinating resources, coaching team members, and ensuring accountability for delivery. \nThe ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, executive presence, strong program management capabilities, and effective people leadership. They are comfortable navigating ambiguity, managing competing priorities, and moving seamlessly between executive-level planning and hands-on execution.\nKey Responsibilities\nExecutive Partnership & Strategic Program Leadership\nPartner directly with the CEO to translate Marvel Marketers’ strategic objectives and business priorities into actionable programs, plans, and measurable outcomes.\n\nLead internal strategic initiatives and special projects on behalf of the CEO, ensuring clear ownership, alignment, and timely execution.\n\nTranslate executive discussions and decisions into defined next steps, deliverables, timelines, and accountability across teams.\n\nIdentify organizational challenges, operational gaps, and opportunities for improvement; develop recommendations and drive solutions through implementation.\n\nProvide regular updates to the CEO and leadership team on program progress, risks, resource requirements, decisions, and outcomes.\n\nConduct research and synthesize complex information into executive briefings, presentations, and decision-support materials.\n\nExercise sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential business, financial, personnel, and strategic information.\n\nApply strong mathematical, quantitative, and analytical skills to evaluate financial information, analyze program performance, identify variances, and support data-driven decision-making.\n\nInternal Program & Project Management\nLead cross-functional programs and projects that support Marvel Marketers’ business objectives, operational priorities, and organizational growth.\n\nManage initiatives from initial scoping and planning through execution, delivery, closeout, and retrospective.\n\nDevelop program plans, timelines, milestones, deliverables, resource plans, and success metrics.\n\nCoordinate workstreams, dependencies, and priorities across departments to ensure initiatives remain on track.\n\nEstablish appropriate governance, communication plans, documentation, and tracking mechanisms to support effective execution.\n\nProactively identify risks, roadblocks, and competing priorities, developing mitigation strategies and escalating issues with recommended solutions.\n\nMonitor program outcomes and use data, stakeholder feedback, and lessons learned to improve future execution.\n\nClient Health & Relationship Management\nMonitor client health, engagement, and relationship strength to proactively identify risks, address concerns, and support long-term client retention.\n\nEstablish and maintain visibility into client priorities, satisfaction, engagement trends, and overall account health using relevant data, feedback, and stakeholder insights.\n\nIdentify early warning signs of client dissatisfaction, misalignment, disengagement, or delivery challenges; coordinate cross-functional action plans to resolve issues and mitigate risk.\n\nPartner with internal teams and client-facing stakeholders to ensure client needs, expectations, and priorities are understood and reflected in program execution and service delivery.\n\nLead or support client-facing discussions, account reviews, and strategic check-ins as needed to assess progress, gather feedback, align on priorities, and strengthen client partnerships.\n\nTrack client health indicators, document key risks and action items, and communicate material account developments and recommended interventions to leadership.\n\nIdentify opportunities to strengthen client relationships, improve the client experience, and support account growth or expanded services in alignment with client needs and company priorities.\n\nHandle sensitive client information with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment, ensuring appropriate confidentiality and use of client insights.\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management\nServe as a central point of coordination for internal programs involving multiple departments, leaders, and stakeholders.\n\nBuild strong working relationships across the organization to foster collaboration, alignment, and accountability.\n\nFacilitate planning sessions, leadership meetings, and working sessions that drive decisions and progress.\n\nClarify roles, responsibilities, dependencies, and expectations across teams.\n\nCommunicate program updates, decisions, changes, and priorities clearly to stakeholders at all levels.\n\nPeople Leadership & Resource Coordination\nDirectly manage team members assigned to programs and initiatives based on evolving business needs.\n\nEstablish clear responsibilities, performance expectations, priorities, and deliverables for assigned team members.\n\nCoordinate resources across functions and initiatives, balancing capacity, capabilities, and competing demands.\n\nProvide coaching, mentorship, constructive feedback, and ongoing support to help team members succeed.\n\nMonitor individual and team performance, address delivery or performance concerns, and support professional development.\n\nPartner with functional leaders to resolve resource conflicts and ensure effective collaboration across teams.\n\nFoster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high-quality execution.\n\nProgram Management Center of Excellence (CoE)\nHelp build and mature Marvel Marketers’ Program Management Center of Excellence.\n\nDevelop and promote consistent program management methodologies, templates, tools, workflows, and reporting standards.\n\nImprove internal project intake, prioritization, resource planning, governance, and execution practices.\n\nEstablish repeatable processes that increase visibility, efficiency, and consistency without creating unnecessary administrative overhead.\n\nShare best practices and lessons learned across teams to strengthen program management capabilities.\n\nIdentify opportunities to leverage technology, AI, and automation to improve planning, reporting, coordination, and decision-making.\n\nExecutive Communication, Reporting & Operational Excellence\nPrepare executive-level presentations, briefing documents, dashboards, status reports, and recommendations.\n\nProvide clear visibility into initiative progress, risks, dependencies, decisions, and business outcomes.\n\nDevelop meaningful program metrics to evaluate execution, efficiency, and impact.\n\nFacilitate effective meetings, document decisions, and ensure action items have clear owners and deadlines.\n\nIdentify opportunities to streamline internal workflows, strengthen handoffs, and improve organizational effectiveness.\n\nMaintain accurate program documentation and safeguard confidential business information.\n\nExperience:\nBachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in business, operations, project management, or a related field.\n\n7+ years of experience in program management, project management, business operations, consulting, or a related discipline.\n\nDemonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional internal programs and strategic business initiatives.\n\nExperience directly managing team members, including setting expectations, providing feedback, and supporting performance and development.\n\nProven ability to partner with executive leadership and translate strategic priorities into actionable plans.\n\nStrong skills in program planning, resource coordination, risk management, stakeholder alignment, and execution oversight.\n\nExceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive-level materials and facilitate leadership discussions.\n\nAbility to influence stakeholders, navigate competing priorities, and drive accountability across teams.\n\nStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.\n\nProficiency with project management, collaboration, presentation, and reporting tools.\n\nAbility to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting a CEO or executive leadership team on strategic business initiatives.\n\nExperience building or contributing to a Project Management Office (PMO) or Center of Excellence.\n\nExperience in a marketing, agency, professional services, or other fast-paced, cross-functional business environment.\n\nExperience managing team members across different functions or initiatives.\n\nExperience developing governance frameworks, executive dashboards, performance metrics, and operational processes.\n\nStrong mathematical and quantitative skills, including the ability to comprehend financial and numerical information, execute calculations accurately, interpret results, and apply quantitative reasoning to real-world business scenarios.\n\nExperience with budget tracking, financial quality assurance, data validation, and identifying discrepancies or variances in financial and operational data.\n\nFamiliarity with AI tools, automation, and emerging technologies that improve business operations and program execution.\n\nMeasures of Success\nSuccessful execution of CEO-sponsored and other high-priority internal initiatives, with clear ownership and timely delivery.\n\nIncreased CEO capacity and time for strategic priorities through effective delegation, independent program execution, proactive follow-through, and reduced need for day-to-day CEO involvement.\n\nImproved cross-functional alignment, accountability, and visibility into organizational priorities.\n\nEffective management and development of assigned team members, enabling greater autonomy and ownership across the organization.\n\nIncreased consistency and maturity of program management practices through the CoE.\n\nImproved operational efficiency, scalability, and execution quality across Marvel Marketers.\n\nProactive identification and resolution of program risks and organizational roadblocks before they require executive intervention.\n\nClear, actionable executive reporting that supports informed decision-making and 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