Program Manager responsible for operational leadership in experiential marketing at Aardvark Studios. Managing programs, budgets, and cross-functional teams for live events and tours.
Responsibilities
You are the operational leader of your assigned program.
You align production, tech, logistics, drivers, field staff, and agency stakeholders to deliver a seamless brand experience.
You anticipate issues before they surface. And when plans evolve — because in live programs they often do — you create clarity, protect the team, and guide the solution.
You establish structure.
You protect scope and budget.
You communicate directly and professionally.
You build trust with clients and internal teams.
You don’t just manage tasks. You own outcomes.
Full ownership of assigned programs — execution, timeline, compliance, and profitability.
Managing six-figure budgets with discipline and transparency.
Serving as the primary client point of contact from kickoff through recap.
Leading cross-functional internal teams to launch and operate tours successfully.
Hiring, training, and remotely managing drivers and field staff.
Maintaining DOT and safety compliance.
Tracking KPIs, reporting performance, and delivering thoughtful post-program analysis.
Navigating real-time challenges with composure and sound judgment.
Requirements
Have 5+ years of project or program management experience — ideally in experiential marketing, live events, tours, or agency environments
Have managed six-figure budgets and understand margin responsibility
Are comfortable guiding clients through evolving situations
Influence without formal authority
Bring calm structure to fast-moving environments
Balance confidence with emotional intelligence
Enjoy being trusted to make decisions
You take pride in ownership.
You value autonomy.
You like building strong programs and strong relationships.
PMP Certification a plus
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation package, commensurate with experience
Paid time off
Medical / Dental / Vision benefits
Life insurance, short & long-term disability options
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