Program Manager

Posted 2026-05-05
Remote, USA Full-time Immediate Start

SmartBug Media is the most decorated HubSpot agency, recognized as a leader in crafting digital solutions that empower organizations to thrive across the entire customer lifecycle. From marketing and sales to revenue operations, customer success, and e-commerce, we combine sound strategies, cutting-edge AI, and digital innovation to deliver solutions that de-risk the future and drive sustainable growth.

With a fully remote team of over 250 professionals, we excel at creating intelligent web and digital ecosystems—from corporate websites to complex web applications—seamlessly integrated with AI-powered solutions. By aligning SmartBug's expertise with our clients' unique business realities, we build scalable, innovative tools that become engines for growth, setting the course for long-term success.

The Program Manager is responsible for leading complex, cross-line of business (LOB) initiatives that require coordination across multiple teams, disciplines, and operational functions. Reporting into the Director, PMO, this role ensures large-scale or multi-workstream programs are aligned, sequenced properly, and executed with consistency across the organization. 

Unlike a Project Manager who focuses on a single scope or LOB, the Program Manager operates at a portfolio level - connecting strategy to execution across functions, managing interdependencies, and driving accountability for outcomes that span multiple teams. 

This role does not own client strategy or day-to-day delivery tasks. It owns cross-functional orchestration and program-level success. 


The Program Manager is responsible for leading complex, cross-line of business (LOB) initiatives that require coordination across multiple teams, disciplines, and operational functions. Reporting into the Director, PMO, this role ensures large-scale or multi-workstream programs are aligned, sequenced properly, and executed with consistency across the organization.

Unlike a Project Manager who focuses on a single scope or LOB, the Program Manager operates at a portfolio level - connecting strategy to execution across functions, managing interdependencies, and driving accountability for outcomes that span multiple teams.

This role does not own client strategy or day-to-day delivery tasks. It owns cross-functional orchestration and program-level success.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead multi-workstream programs spanning multiple Lines of Business

  • Align project plans across LOBs to ensure sequencing and dependency management 

  • Establish unified program timelines and milestones 

  • Ensure cohesive execution across all participating teams 

  • Translate strategic initiatives into coordinated execution plans 

  • Partner with AMs, PMs, Directors and functional leaders to align priorities 

  • Ensure programs remain aligned to intended business outcomes 

  • Identify cross-functional dependencies and mitigate conflicts 

  • Proactively manage risks that impact multiple teams or clients 

  • Escalate systemic or enterprise-level risks to Director, PMO and executive leadership 

  • Establish program-level reporting and dashboards 

  • Provide executive-ready updates on program health 

  • Ensure standard PMO processes are applied consistently across workstreams 

  • Partner with WFM and LOB PM Managers to ensure resource plans support program milestones 

  • Flag capacity constraints that may impact cross-LOB execution 

  • Support prioritization decisions when conflicts arise 

  • Facilitate alignment across Strategy, Client Ops, PM and functional leadership

  • Lead cross-functional program meetings 

  • Ensure clarity in roles, decision-making authority, and accountability across participating teams 



  • Required Skills & Experience

  • 8-12+ years in program or complex project management within a services, agency, or matrixed organization 

  • Proven experience leading cross-functional, multi-team initiatives 

  • Strong understanding of portfolio-level planning and dependency management

  • Experience operating within a PMO structure 

  • Strong executive communication and stakeholder alignment skills 

  • Ability to manage ambiguity and drive structured outcomes 

  • Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority

  • Experience working within task-based and reporting systems (e.g., Teamwork, Asana, Monday, etc.)



  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience within marketing, digital, or professional services organizations 

  • PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification 

  • Experience leading enterprise-wide operational or transformation initiatives 

  • Experience working across multiple business units or global teams 

  • Exposure to financial oversight of large-scale initiatives 
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