Program Director

Summary

Join Liquid Agency as a Program Director and lead complex, cross-functional initiatives for a major logistics and packaging client. This remote, US-based position requires strong agency experience, strategic leadership, and the ability to manage multi-million dollar programs. You will oversee integrated plans, manage direct reports, mentor team members, and build strong client relationships. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in project financials, resource management, and cross-functional team leadership. Success in this role hinges on strategic thinking, tactical execution, and a collaborative leadership style.

Requirements

• 6+ years of agency experience leading multi-million dollar brand, strategy, and marketing programs
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and build strong client relationships
• Hands-on experience with project financials, revenue forecasting, and $1M+ program budgets
• Expertise in project scoping, resource management, vendor contracts, and delivery operations
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, solutions-oriented leadership style
• Comfortable with both high-level strategy and day-to-day tactical delivery
• Experience managing direct reports and mentoring team members
• Curiosity, empathy, and confidence - with the ability to both inspire and be inspired

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for a high-value enterprise account, partnering with C-level stakeholders (both client- and agency-side) to define goals, shape annual roadmaps, and ensure program alignment with business objectives
• Develop and oversee integrated plans (SOWs, budgets, resource allocation, and schedules) spanning multiple workstreams, balancing project-level details with larger program vision
• Manage multi-million-dollar engagements by driving scope definition, accurate forecasting, budget assessments, and proactive change management
• Lead cross-functional teams across creative, strategy, production, and client services—ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and deliverables at every stage of the program lifecycle
• Mentor and grow Project Managers and Senior PMs, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Build strong internal and external relationships with executive stakeholders, serving as the primary liaison for progress updates, risk mitigation, and strategic guidance
• Champion consistent processes and best practices , optimizing workflow, margin goals, and overall program health while maintaining transparency with key partners in Finance, Operations, and Resource Management
• Serve as the go-to resource for resolving complex delivery challenges, ensuring seamless execution, and maintaining a high bar for production excellence

Benefits

Remote work