Program Manager

Program Manager

Fixed Term Contract | London, UK | £30.77 per hour

Start: 02/03/2026 — End: 31/12/2026

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Manager to join our Global Programs function. This role focuses on planning, executing, and monitoring a range of strategic projects related to monetization programs delivered across international markets.

The ideal candidate is a structured thinker with strong data capabilities, exceptional communication skills, and proven experience driving complex cross‑functional initiatives from ideation through to execution. You will act as a central connector across multiple teams, ensuring alignment, clarity, and successful delivery of program outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders across Activation, Marketing, Sales, Partnerships, Legal, Operations, Data Science, Data Engineering, Business Engineering, Marketing Science and Communications.
• Lead and manage multi‑team initiatives, ensuring milestones, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder readiness are fully tracked and communicated.
• Anticipate bottlenecks, balance competing priorities, and resolve blockers between internal stakeholder groups.
• Build organisational maturity by establishing best‑practice processes, documentation standards, and knowledge‑sharing routines.
• Manage program communication cadences, including status updates, escalations, mitigation planning, and leadership reporting.
• Educate internal teams on available advertising partner programs, their value, and usage opportunities.
• Collaborate with Data Science and Analytics teams to analyse program performance, determine ROI, and generate insight‑driven recommendations.
• Oversee complex project delivery with multiple timelines, workflows, and cross‑functional owners.

Preferred Experience & Skills

Technical & Analytical

• Strong experience in data analytics, data manipulation, and insights generation (G‑Suite essential; CRM, Daiquery or similar tools beneficial).
• Skilled in building structured presentations and communicating insights across diverse audiences.
• Proficient with spreadsheets, project management tools, documentation platforms, and workflow organisation.

Operational & Leadership

• Self‑starter with the ability to prioritise multiple workstreams and communicate priorities effectively.
• Strong operational background with experience driving cross‑functional efficiency.
• Comfortable working with global teams and navigating regional nuances.
• Experienced in managing budgets for individual activations or broader program scopes.
• Thrives in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments similar to start‑up or rapid‑growth settings.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Clear and direct communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• Experienced in east‑west coordination and stakeholder relationship management.
• Adept at delivering live presentations, structured updates, and written comms.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.

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