NOVUS Media LLC
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Novus is seeking a strategic and operationally exceptional Vice President of Program Management to establish and scale an enterprise‑level PMO that ensures our most critical programs—ranging from media buying and planning, new product/service development, personalization, measurement and optimization initiatives—are executed with discipline, clarity and measurable success.
Position Summary The VP of Program Management will be the central orchestrator who drives cross‑functional alignment, manages risks, oversees budgets and ensures quality delivery across complex, multi‑channel media programs.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead end‑to‑end program planning, governance and execution for all media buying, planning, technology, data, measurement and product initiatives.
Build and maintain long‑term client roadmaps for optimization and continuity.
Ensure all projects have clearly defined requirements, timelines, KPIs and success criteria.
Mature the agency’s Program Management Office by leveraging and evolving current processes, methodologies, templates and standards.
Implement best‑in‑class project tracking systems, communication frameworks and risk mitigation practices.
Drive consistency, accountability and predictability across teams and workstreams.
Partner closely with Integrated Client Solutions, Investments, Data & Insights, and Tech Offering leaders to deliver integrated media solutions.
Serve as the connective tissue between technical and non‑technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity, transparency and shared understanding.
Support change management efforts to ensure organization‑wide adoption of new tools, workflows and capabilities.
Own program budgets, resource allocation and forecasting across concurrent initiatives.
Ensure staffing, capacity planning and vendor partnerships align with delivery timelines and quality expectations.
Oversee SOWs, partner deliverables and cross‑functional financial discipline.
Proactively identify, communicate and mitigate risks across all programs.
Implement quality assurance practices to ensure deliverables meet functional, technical and usability standards.
Drive issue resolution, escale blockers and maintain momentum on mission‑critical initiatives.
Provide clear, concise and executive‑ready communication on program status, milestones, impacts and risks.
Facilitate alignment meetings, steering committees and leadership updates.
Champion transparency and information flow across teams, clients and executive leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or department head.
Requirements
10+ years of experience in program management, PMO leadership, product delivery or operations, ideally within marketing, media, technology, consulting or data‑driven organizations.
Proven track record managing complex, multi‑disciplinary programs involving technology, data, analytics, measurement and platform development.
Exceptional communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills.
Experience leading large‑scale organizational transformation or product rollout initiatives.
Strong budgeting, forecasting and resource management capability.
Expertise with agile, hybrid or enterprise‑level program management frameworks.
Experience working with AdTech/MarTech ecosystems, data platforms, cloud technologies or measurement/attribution systems.
Hands‑on experience with program management tools (Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Monday.com).
Familiarity with data governance, privacy, identity resolution or customer experience personalization.
Location & Work Arrangement Chicago metro area only, no relocation assistance. This role is listed as in‑person but offers a hybrid work model. Candidates should anticipate being in the office as needed.
Salary $150,000 – $175,000 per year (base salary).
Benefits Full array of health care and wellness benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, short‑ and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, legal services, identity theft protection and employee assistance program. Eligible employees are full‑time or part‑time salaried employees working 30+ hours per week, or as required by state law. Group retirement savings plan available to all salaried employees.
Diversity & Inclusion Novus Media is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, marital or family status, age, gender identity or expression, gender, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds.
EEO Statement Equal Opportunity Employer.
Seniority
Executive
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Project Management
Advertising Services
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Novus is seeking a strategic and operationally exceptional Vice President of Program Management to establish and scale an enterprise‑level PMO that ensures our most critical programs—ranging from media buying and planning, new product/service development, personalization, measurement and optimization initiatives—are executed with discipline, clarity and measurable success.
Position Summary The VP of Program Management will be the central orchestrator who drives cross‑functional alignment, manages risks, oversees budgets and ensures quality delivery across complex, multi‑channel media programs.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead end‑to‑end program planning, governance and execution for all media buying, planning, technology, data, measurement and product initiatives.
Build and maintain long‑term client roadmaps for optimization and continuity.
Ensure all projects have clearly defined requirements, timelines, KPIs and success criteria.
Mature the agency’s Program Management Office by leveraging and evolving current processes, methodologies, templates and standards.
Implement best‑in‑class project tracking systems, communication frameworks and risk mitigation practices.
Drive consistency, accountability and predictability across teams and workstreams.
Partner closely with Integrated Client Solutions, Investments, Data & Insights, and Tech Offering leaders to deliver integrated media solutions.
Serve as the connective tissue between technical and non‑technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity, transparency and shared understanding.
Support change management efforts to ensure organization‑wide adoption of new tools, workflows and capabilities.
Own program budgets, resource allocation and forecasting across concurrent initiatives.
Ensure staffing, capacity planning and vendor partnerships align with delivery timelines and quality expectations.
Oversee SOWs, partner deliverables and cross‑functional financial discipline.
Proactively identify, communicate and mitigate risks across all programs.
Implement quality assurance practices to ensure deliverables meet functional, technical and usability standards.
Drive issue resolution, escale blockers and maintain momentum on mission‑critical initiatives.
Provide clear, concise and executive‑ready communication on program status, milestones, impacts and risks.
Facilitate alignment meetings, steering committees and leadership updates.
Champion transparency and information flow across teams, clients and executive leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or department head.
Requirements
10+ years of experience in program management, PMO leadership, product delivery or operations, ideally within marketing, media, technology, consulting or data‑driven organizations.
Proven track record managing complex, multi‑disciplinary programs involving technology, data, analytics, measurement and platform development.
Exceptional communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills.
Experience leading large‑scale organizational transformation or product rollout initiatives.
Strong budgeting, forecasting and resource management capability.
Expertise with agile, hybrid or enterprise‑level program management frameworks.
Experience working with AdTech/MarTech ecosystems, data platforms, cloud technologies or measurement/attribution systems.
Hands‑on experience with program management tools (Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Monday.com).
Familiarity with data governance, privacy, identity resolution or customer experience personalization.
Location & Work Arrangement Chicago metro area only, no relocation assistance. This role is listed as in‑person but offers a hybrid work model. Candidates should anticipate being in the office as needed.
Salary $150,000 – $175,000 per year (base salary).
Benefits Full array of health care and wellness benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, short‑ and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, legal services, identity theft protection and employee assistance program. Eligible employees are full‑time or part‑time salaried employees working 30+ hours per week, or as required by state law. Group retirement savings plan available to all salaried employees.
Diversity & Inclusion Novus Media is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, marital or family status, age, gender identity or expression, gender, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds.
EEO Statement Equal Opportunity Employer.
Seniority
Executive
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Project Management
Advertising Services
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