AKQA

Program Director

Washington D.C · Director · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 28 days ago

Project ManagementForecastingLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

Program Directors at AKQA are essential figures in delivering and managing complex, portfolio-level client engagements.
This is a high-visibility engagement where campaign excellence and disciplined multi-track delivery leadership are equally important.
You will be responsible for bringing structure, strategic oversight, and clear communication to a fast-moving, creatively ambitious body of work that spans multiple simultaneous workstreams and teams.

They bring extensive experience structuring and leading multi-million dollar programs with parallel workstreams, spanning design, development, campaign, social, media, and marketing.
Equally focused on the big picture and the details that make it real, they serve as the senior tactical hub of the delivery organization, partnering with project managers and cross-functional leads to ensure every track of work moves with clarity, accountability, and momentum.

Bring proven campaign delivery experience to the work, ensuring creative and production timelines are managed with rigor and an understanding of how great advertising gets made
12+ years of experience managing and launching large-scale, innovative digital, creative, and integrated projects within an agency environment
Strong knowledge of account and project management principles, methods, and techniques, across both agile and waterfall approaches
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, one-on-one and in large groups, with the ability to organize information quickly and summarize succinctly
must be East Coast based

$3,600 to $4,400 per week
We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection.
That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days.
If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands.

With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.

At AKQA (part of WPP), we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services.
We are seeking an experienced Freelance Program Director to support one of the most recognizable financial institutions in the country, a brand celebrated not only for its scale but for its standout, culturally resonant advertising and marketing work.

AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics.

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