Senior Innovation Program Manager – Acquisition and Engagement

Senior Innovation Program Manager – Acquisition and Engagement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Operations, or a related field.
• 4+ years in program management, strategic operations, or GTM roles

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic direction set by the LT into actionable programs and drive successful outcomes.
• Shepherd new ideas from concept to scale- owning the planning, execution, and optimization of A&E’s most strategic initiatives, from pilot launch through cross-functional rollout.
• Manage and facilitate innovative A&E programs, ensuring alignment with business goals, timely execution, and resource coordination.
• Foster a high-performance culture by guiding teams to achieve objectives while maintaining collaboration, accountability, and agility.
• Partner with senior stakeholders and A&E LT to develop actionable strategies, making recommendations and influencing A&E goals and priorities.
• Regularly communicate with the LT and senior stakeholders to ensure they are informed of program status, progress, and challenges.
• Utilize program management expertise to drive successful outcomes, managing timelines, deliverables, and resources while optimizing program results based on performance insights.
• Serve as a point of coordination between Sales, Product, Marketing, and Operations teams on initiatives, leveraging cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment with A&E goals.
• Lead the scaling process for validated pilot programs, ensuring smooth integration and alignment across the business.
• Championing a test-and-learn approach and optimizing initiatives iteratively.
• Leverage data and decision-making frameworks (e.g., RAPID) to continuously improve processes, increase efficiency, and ensure alignment with overarching business objectives.
• Develop and execute high-impact communication plans and materials (e.g., PowerPoint, emails), presenting progress and outcomes to senior leadership.
• Lead meeting agendas, discussions, and ensure action items are clear and achievable, acting as a trusted partner and proxy for leadership when required.
• Build collaborative relationships and Establish processes for sharing best practices from pilot programs, enabling scalability and broader impact.
• Own the full project lifecycle from strategy to execution, managing stakeholder expectations, and addressing potential roadblocks proactively.
• Leverage business insights, industry trends, and organizational context to inform program strategy, ensuring that all deliverables are met on time and within scope.
• Continuously seek feedback to drive personal growth and improve program execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in SaaS or a scaled sales organization
• Experience owning or driving rhythm-of-business in a cross-functional environment
• Exceptional project management skills — you thrive on timelines, structure, and stakeholder orchestration
• Strong executive communication skills; you can simplify complexity and bring clarity across levels
• Analytical mindset; comfortable with data-driven decision making and performance optimization
• Comfortable with ambiguity, fast-paced environments, and acting as a force multiplier for senior leaders