[Hiring] Partner, Program Manager - Program Management & Events @ActBlue

Role Description

The Partner, Program Management at ActBlue is a senior individual contributor responsible for leading and executing high-priority, cross-functional programs and events that advance ActBlue's strategic and operational goals. This individual will serve as a strategic thought partner and subject matter expert across both program management and event strategy.

What You Will Do

• Program Management
  • Lead high-priority, cross-functional program development by defining goals, success metrics, scope, and benchmarks for initiatives that support ActBlue's organizational and operational goals.
  • Contribute to the development of ActBlue's operational roadmap, translating organizational strategy into actionable program plans.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration, enabling clear communication, decision-making, and accountability across departments.
  • Incorporate diverse stakeholder perspectives to drive business results.
  • Develop tools, templates, and planning resources that establish standards and improve program management practices.
  • Build and manage detailed program plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource considerations.
  • Identify and mitigate program risks, proactively resolving issues and escalating tradeoff decisions to senior stakeholders.
  • Serve as a strategic thought partner to leaders across the organization, providing analysis on program performance and continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Foster stakeholder alignment, bringing together diverse perspectives and leading through influence.
  • Continuously evaluate programs using data and stakeholder feedback, adapting strategies to improve impact and efficiency.
• Event Strategy & Execution
  • Lead end-to-end planning and execution of high-visibility internal events.
  • Support external event programming for partner and customer audiences.
  • Develop event management standards, playbooks, and vendor relationships.
  • Define success metrics for events and produce post-event analyses.
  • Partner with Communications, Marketing, People & Culture, and senior leadership to ensure event content aligns with organizational messaging.
  • Manage event budgets with rigor, negotiating contracts and vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 - 8 years of deep, specialized experience in cross-functional program or project management.
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing high-visibility internal and external events.
• Proven track record of advising and supporting senior leaders in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to introduce and leverage tooling in the program management process (AI, Airtable preferred).
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to define KPIs, benchmarks, and success metrics for high-visibility initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High emotional intelligence and discretion.
• Ability to think strategically and operate effectively through ambiguity.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules and an unlimited time-off policy.
• Fully paid and trans-inclusive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
• Fully paid basic and AD&D life insurance and a voluntary supplemental life insurance option.
• Dependent and health care flexible spending account options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefits for employees.
• Automatic 2% Employer-paid 401K contribution, plus up to an additional 6% match on employee contributions.
• A minimum of three months paid medical, family and parental leave.
• Commuter or home-office benefits, including a $1,000 home-office setup allowance.
• Additional perks including quarterly snack deliveries and digital subscriptions to the Boston Globe & New York Times.