Confidential Jobs · 1 day ago
Senior Program Manager (B2B)
Greater Chicago Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $125K/yr
8+ years expConfidential Jobs is seeking a Senior Program Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of complex, multi-channel programs for B2B clients. This role involves converting business objectives into actionable plans, managing budgets, and leading cross-functional teams to ensure successful program delivery.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Convert business goals into clear work plans, briefs, milestones, and KPIs
Orchestrate integrated workflows across strategy, creative, media, CRM, and web
Run structured cadences, reviews, and approvals with zero ambiguity on decisions
Maintain dashboards, documentation, and reporting as the authoritative source of truth
Own budgets, SOWs, forecasts, and margin performance at the program level
Drive predictable burn and intervene early to correct deviations
Coordinate with Finance, Resource Management, and Account Leads to optimize staffing
Systematize workflows, templates, and processes to reduce cycle time and operational drag
Build strong, direct relationships with clients and senior stakeholders
Mentor PMs/producers and elevate overall delivery discipline across teams
Surface risks early, resolve blockers decisively, and identify expansion opportunities
Model a high-accountability operating rhythm across all workstreams
Programs deliver quantifiable business outcomes with no gaps in measurement
Teams operate with clear priorities, sustainable capacity, and efficient handoffs
Workflows show reduced rework, faster cycle times, and controlled delivery costs
Revenue expands through disciplined scope management and proactive program growth
Qualification
Required
8–10 years of program/project management experience, with significant time in an agency environment supporting B2B Clients
Must have experience working in with B2B clients to be considered for this role
Demonstrated ability to run large, integrated marketing programs end-to-end
Strong financial management capability (budgets, forecasts, profitability)
Advanced stakeholder management and leadership skills
Experience managing external vendors and cross-agency partners
Proficiency in modern PM platforms (Asana, Workfront, Jira, Smartsheet)
Ability to turn ambiguous objectives into clear, executable plans
Company
Confidential Jobs
Confidential Jobs is operated by ExecThread, Inc. (https://execthread.com).
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Amy Nelson
Managing Partner
Brandon Nolan
Chief Information Security Officer
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