Whirlpool
Associate Director, Program Management
Chicago,Illinois,USA · Director
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About the role
- About Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home.
- In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers.
- Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with brand and business leaders to translate organizational priorities into defined strategic programs that drive measurable growth across marketing initiatives.
- Act as the strategic lead for go-to-market development, spearheading integrated, performance-driven campaigns across digital, social, and point-of-purchase channels.
- Lead the lifecycle of complex, cross-functional marketing initiatives, from conceptualization to delivery, ensuring unwavering creative excellence and alignment with business objectives.
- Maintain the integrity of project forecasting and reporting; proactively manage budgets, timelines, and documentation while holding internal and external stakeholders accountable to milestones.
- Partner with the resourcing team to audit briefs, optimize talent assignments, and balance workloads against shifting business priorities.
- Drive continuous improvement in cross-functional workflows and operational processes to enhance team agility and elevate overall output quality.
- Mastery of enterprise-level project management ecosystems (e.g., Workfront, Asana, or Jira) to drive visibility and accountability.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and build consensus among executive-level stakeholders.
- Comfortable providing and receiving direct, constructive feedback across all levels of the organization to maintain a high bar for excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive leadership in program, project, or account management, specifically within high-velocity marketing or agency environments.
- A proven track record of architecting and delivering complex, multi-channel integrated programs from initial concept through global execution.
- Beautiful, recently renovated office space, Barista Bar, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).
Nice to have
- Preferred skills and experiences Deep institutional knowledge of media strategy, planning, and activation across the full marketing funnel..
Compensation
- Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
Benefits
- Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more!
Company info
- Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:
- WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home.
- As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator.
- The team you will be a part of The Brand Management team promotes and maintains the brand image at local, national or international levels.
- Coordinates marketing strategies, including packaging, pricing, expense budgets, advertising and promotion of the brand.
- Develops associated advertising campaigns for the brand.
- This role in summary In this strategic leadership role, you will serve as the Integrated Program Lead, acting as the essential bridge between cross-functional stakeholders, creative talent, and marketing leadership.
- You will be the primary driver of end-to-end marketing programs and the designated brand authority within your pod.
- By championing operational excellence, you will optimize the workflows and internal partnerships that translate bold creative concepts into measurable business results.
- Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
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