Agile Marketing Program Manager

About the role

We are actively seeking a talented Agile Marketing Program Manager to join our Marketing Strategy team within the Consumer Markets Division (CMD) in Newport Beach, CA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end execution of marketing campaigns and strategic initiatives, from intake through delivery
• Partner with campaign managers, strategists, team leads and stakeholders to align on priorities, timelines, campaign milestones and outcomes
• Monitor progress, identify risks and dependencies, escalate issues when needed, and keep work moving
• Agile Facilitation & Team Enablement:
• Act as a Scrum Master and Agile coach for marketing teams
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including campaign huddles, working groups, stand-ups, campaign prioritization, refinement, and retrospectives
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability
• Help teams clarify ownership, surface issues early, make decisions, and maintain momentum
• Stakeholder & Communication Management:
• Bring structure and clear next steps to complex work, competing priorities, and open decisions
• Ensure alignment and transparency throughout the campaign lifecycle
• Provide clear and concise updates to marketing leadership on progress, priorities, risks, blockers, milestones, and outcomes
• Build trust with cross-functional partners through strong facilitation, follow-through, transparency, and professional communication
• Process Optimization & Workflow Management:
• Design and improve workflows to enhance efficiency, visibility, and team effectiveness
• Lead intake and prioritization processes for new marketing campaign initiatives
• Create and maintain campaign documentation, decision logs, action trackers, and campaign status views
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce friction, and scale campaign execution best practices
• Tools, Reporting & Visibility:
• Build and manage workflows in tools such as Adobe Workfront and Monday.com
• Develop dashboards and reporting to track campaign progress, metrics, and campaign performance
• Maintain campaign roadmaps and provide visibility into key initiatives and launches

Requirements

• Experience leading marketing campaigns, programs, or initiatives in an Agile or hybrid environment
• Background as an Agile Marketing Manager, Program Manager, Project Manager, Marketing Operations Manager, Marketing Scrum Master, or similar facilitation-focused role
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive execution
• Strong facilitation, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, shifting priorities, and fast-paced work environments
• Hands-on experience with project management tools such as Adobe Workfront or Monday.com
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid approaches) and how to apply them flexibly
• Excellent communicator with the ability to engage both team members and senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to bring structure, clarity, and alignment to complex initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services, insurance, or regulated industries
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Advanced CSMPMP (Project Management Professional)
• Advanced experience configuring or optimizing Monday.com workflows and automations

Skills

• Project Management
• Agile Methodologies
• Communication Skills
• Team Leadership
• Workflow Management
• Reporting and Analytics

Benefits

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account
• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

Pay

The base pay range noted represents the company's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay. $113,490.00 - $138,710.00

Schedule

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EEO Statement

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.