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AKQA

Program Manager

New York, NY · Hybrid

$2K - $4K/wk

This is a remote freelance role running from June 15 through December 23, 2026. ROLE REQUIREMENTS * Proven experience leading large-scale digital programs from strategy through creative development ...

AKQA

Program Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$2K - $4K/wk

This is a remote freelance role running from June 15 through December 23, 2026. ROLE REQUIREMENTS * Proven experience leading large-scale digital programs from strategy through creative development ...

AKQA

Program Director

Washington, DC

$3K - $4K/wk

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Program Director to support one of the most recognizable ... You will be responsible for bringing structure, strategic oversight, and clear communication to a ...

AKQA

Program Director

Washington, DC · On-site

$3K - $4K/wk

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Program Director to support one of the most recognizable ... You will be responsible for bringing structure, strategic oversight, and clear communication to a ...

Harnham

ERP Project Manager

Boston, MA · Hybrid

$115/hr

Hybrid Working (Boston Based) This is a high-impact freelance programme leadership role at the ... Proven ability to operate at programme director level, shaping strategy as well as execution.

M Booth

Digital Strategist, Digital

New York, NY · On-site

$71K - $85K/yr

Digital Strategist, Google M Booth is looking for a freelance Digital Strategist (DS) to support a ... Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career * Comprehensive health ...

M Booth

Paid Media Strategist (Freelance)

New York, NY · On-site

$40/hr

Our growing Paid Media team has an immediate opening for a Paid Media Strategist (Freelance) to ... Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career * Comprehensive health ...

M Booth

Paid Media Strategist (Freelance)

New York, NY · On-site

$40/hr

Our growing Paid Media team has an immediate opening for a Paid Media Strategist (Freelance) to ... Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career * Comprehensive health ...

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Program Manager

Program Manager

AKQA

New York, NY • Hybrid

$2K - $4K/wk

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Posted 10 days ago

Job description

At AKQA (part of WPP), we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products, and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital experiences that capture the imagination and deliver impressive returns for our clients.

Program Managers at AKQA are trusted partners, orchestrating the delivery of exceptional work across complex initiatives. They bring structure to ambition, ensuring clarity, alignment, and accountability from concept through execution. Equal parts strategist and operator, they build the conditions for creativity to flourish, guiding multidisciplinary teams and client partners toward successful outcomes that embody both craft and impact.

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Program Manager to support one of the most recognized and trusted names in financial services, a brand with deep roots in helping people plan, protect, and secure their futures. We are doing transformative digital product work with this client, shaping the ways that millions of people engage with their financial lives. This is a meaningful, high-visibility engagement where strong program leadership and delivery discipline have a direct impact on real people at pivotal moments. This is a remote freelance role running from June 15 through December 23, 2026.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

  • Proven experience leading large-scale digital programs from strategy through creative development and production, across multiple channels and workstreams
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multi-project portfolios with overlapping schedules, budgets, and stakeholder groups
  • Experience navigating senior client relationships, serving as a strategic partner and trusted advisor rather than a task manager
  • Deep understanding of agency operations and delivery practices, including scope management, resourcing, and financial stewardship
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; able to bring clarity to ambiguity and order to complex engagements
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, fostering productive dialogue across internal teams, partners, and client organizations
  • Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methods, adapting process to the needs of each engagement
  • Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, and other project management tools
  • Comfortable facilitating discussions with senior stakeholders and leading cross-functional teams that may include strategy, UX, design, technology, and media disciplines
  • Passion for creating conditions that elevate creativity, quality, and collaboration

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

  • A proactive, hands-on leader who brings both strategic perspective and operational excellence
  • Comfortable in fast-paced, high-stakes environments; maintains composure and clarity under pressure
  • Adept at building trusted relationships, communicating candidly, and championing the best interests of both the client and AKQA team
  • Empathetic, inclusive, and collaborative, promoting a team-first mindset across all partners
  • Thoughtful in approach and resilient in execution, with a continuous improvement mindset
  • Enthusiastic about digital innovation and the ways creativity and technology intersect to drive meaningful results
  • Strong track record managing digital product and services work, with additional exposure to brand and campaign delivery a plus
  • Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams, budgets, and stakeholders simultaneously
  • 5+ years of experience in a program management or delivery leadership role within a creative, digital, or integrated agency environment
  • A passion for shaping and delivering exceptional work that moves people and businesses forward

Location & Commitment

  • Hybrid (New York City based client)
  • June 15, 2026 through December 23, 2026
  • $2,600 - $4,000 per week
  • 40 hours/week
  • Available during core business hours, U.S. Eastern Time

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